| 单词 | allow |
| 释义 | allow allow // verb [+ obj]
1 to make sth possible; to make it possible for sb to do sth: The software allows instant comparison of sales in different regions. We were able to lower costs in a way that allowed steep price cuts.
2 to give enough time for a particular purpose: Allow 28 days for delivery.
3 (Commerce ) to take an amount of money off the price of sth, for example in exchange for another item: How much will you allow me for my old PC?
4 (Accounting ) to take an amount off an amount of money before tax is calculated: Having allowed an expense for the last eight years, the tax office are now asking me to pay tax on it.
5 to accept sth; to agree that sth is true or correct: The court allowed the claim for compensation. He refuses to allow that such a situation could arise.
PHRASAL VERBS
allow for sb/sth to include sb/sth when calculating sth: We added an extra week to the schedule to allow for corrections to be made. All these factors must be allowed for. |
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