[] to allow sb to do sth or to allow sth to happen 允许；准许◆The government is unlikely to permit the merger of the two companies. 政府不大可能允许这两家公司合并。◆Charities are not permitted to spend funds on political activities. 慈善机构不得在政治活动上花费资金。
[] to make sth possible 使有可能；允许◆The password permits access to all files on the network. 使用这个密码可取阅网络上的所有文件。◆Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. 有了取款机人们可以随时取款。