verb
to make sth possible; to make it possible for sb to do sth 使可能 ◆ The software allows instant comparison of sales in different regions. 这软件能快速地比较不同地区的销售量。
to give enough time for a particular purpose 预留（时间） ◆ Allow 28 days for delivery.交货需要 28 天。
( ) to take an amount of money off the price of sth, for example in exchange for another item （因交换别的商品等而给予的）折扣，折价，折让 ◆ How much will you allow me for my old PC?我这台旧电脑你会给我多少的折让？
( ) to take an amount off an amount of money before tax is calculated 免税额 ◆ Having allowed an expense for the last eight years, the tax office are now asking me to pay tax on it. 在享受了八年的免税待遇之後，税务局现在要求我就有关项目交税。
to accept sth; to agree that sth is true or correct 接受，同意（某事属实或正确） ◆ The court allowed the claim for compensation. 法院准许了索偿请求。
