allow
gb/əlˈaʊ/ us/əlˈaʊ/
A2
英语
~ 300
义项
0 个义项
动词
A2
action
1
Give permission for something
To say that someone can do something, or that something can happen.
用法模式：
to allow [someone/something] to [do something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'allow' with 'let'. 'Allow' is slightly more formal and often needs an object before the action, e.g., 'allow someone to do something'.
近义词
permit (Slightly more formal and often used in official contexts.)
反义词
forbid (Actively refuse to give permission.)
搭配
allow access
|allow entry
|allow time
|allow use
|allow freedom
主题
daily life
|law
|rules
|daily_life
例句
- The teacher allowed the students to leave early.
- My parents don't allow me to stay out after midnight.
- The software allows users to create their own profiles.
- Smoking is not allowed inside the building.
- They allowed the meeting to continue despite the noise.
学习者例句
- My mother allows me to watch TV after dinner.
- The park allows dogs.
- This key allows you to open the door.
- We are allowed to use the computer at school.
- He allows his son to play outside.
动词
B1
action
2
Make something possible
To make it possible for something to happen.
用法模式：
to allow [something] to [happen/be done]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this meaning with giving permission; here, it is about possibility, not authority.
近义词
enable (Focuses on providing ability or means, not permission.)
反义词
prevent (Stops something from being able to happen.)
搭配
allow growth
|allow movement
|allow access
|allow changes
主题
technology
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The new system allows faster data processing.
- This design allows more light into the room.
- Good planning allows us to finish on time.
- The road's closure will not allow traffic through.
- His injury didn't allow him to play in the final.
学习者例句
- This app allows you to share photos.
- The window allows fresh air into the room.
- Good weather allows us to play outside.
- The rules allow changes when needed.
动词
B1
action
3
Plan extra time or resources
To plan for extra time, money, or space when you do something.
用法模式：
to allow [time/money/space] for [something]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with giving permission; here it means making a plan with extra resources or time.
近义词
allocate (Suggests deliberate setting aside of resources.)
反义词
overlook (Fail to plan or provide for something.)
搭配
allow time for
|allow money for
|allow space for
主题
planning
|business
|work
|finance
|time
例句
- You should allow at least two hours for the journey.
- We must allow enough space for all the guests.
- The budget allows for unexpected expenses.
- Allow some time for the paint to dry.
学习者例句
- Allow ten minutes to walk to school.
- We allow money for food on the trip.
- Please allow extra time for traffic.
- Allow space between the chairs.
动词
C1
action
4
Accept a point in argument
To agree that something is true in a discussion, even if you don't like it.
用法模式：
to allow that [clause]
常见错误：
'Allow that' is formal and rare in speech; learners may overuse it instead of 'admit' or 'agree'.
近义词
concede (Often used when reluctantly admitting something.)
反义词
deny (Refuse to accept something as true.)
搭配
allow that
主题
discussion
|debate
|communication
例句
- She allowed that she might have made a mistake.
- I allow that his idea has some merit.
- He allowed that their plan could work under certain conditions.
学习者例句
- I allow that you are right this time.
- He allows that it is a good idea.
- She allowed that she was wrong.
语法
词典原形
allow
IPA
GB/əlˈaʊ/
US/əlˈaʊ/
音节与重音
al - low （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (low)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: allow
- 3rd Person Singular: allows
- Present Participle: allowing
- Past: allowed
词族
Forms
allows
verb
allowing
verb
allowed
verb
Core family
allowance
noun A2
Related words
allowable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disallow
verb
unallowable
adjective
相关表达
allow for
1/əlˈaʊ fɚ/
phrasal verb
Consider in planning or decisions
To think about something important when you are making a plan or decision.
例句
- You need to allow for delays when booking your train.
- The design allows for future expansion.
be allowed to
1/bˈi əlˈaʊd tə/
fixed phrase
Have permission to do something
To have official or personal permission to do something.
例句
- We are allowed to take photos inside the museum.
- Children are not allowed to enter this area.
not allow something/someone out of your sight
1/nˈɑt əlˈaʊ səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn ˈaʊt əv jˈʊɹ sˈaɪt/
idiom
informal
Watch closely without stopping
To watch someone or something all the time so you don't lose them or it.
例句
- Keep the passport safe and don't allow it out of your sight.
- The mother didn't allow her child out of her sight in the busy market.