allow

一、真题好句
allow 义务阶段1500 全国卷频次:19
/əˈlaʊ/
v. allows 7 allowing 2 allowed 19
允许，准许
高考真题原句选：
Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk.
If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved.
You will be allowed to make your own decision.
It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way we’ll be living then.
If you exercise out of doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles and your brain.

二、词组｜习惯用语
allow for 考虑到，虑及
allow of 容许

三、词根记忆 [12060](090529)

allow
vt.
允許,准許;承認;給予;(for)考慮到In the hall, the shallow challenger shall be allowed to swallow the swallows.在大廳裏,膚淺的挑戰者將被允許吞下燕子.

allow / E5lau /
verb
LET SB / STH DO STH 允许
1. to let sb / sth do sth; to let sth happen or be done
允许；准许:
▪ [VN to inf] His parents won’t allow him to stay out late.
他的父母不会允许他在外呆得很晚。
He is not allowed to stay out late.
他不可以在外呆到很晚。
They shouldn’t be allowed to get away with it.
不应就此放过他们。
She won’t allow herself to be dictated to.
她不会听人摆布的。
He allowed his mind to wander.
他听任自己的思绪信马由繮。
▪ [VN] Smoking is not allowed in the hall.
大厅内不准吸烟。
▪ [V -ing] We do not allow smoking in the hall.
我们不准有人在大厅内吸烟。
2. [VNN] to let sb have sth
给予:
You’re allowed an hour to complete the test.
你们有一个小时的时间来完成这次测验。
I’m not allowed visitors.
我不可以接见来访者。
3. [VN , usually +adv. / prep.] [usually passive] to let sb / sth go into, through, out of, etc. a place
允许进入(或出去、通过):
No dogs allowed (= you cannot bring them in).
不准携狗入内。
The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day.
囚犯每天可以放风两小时。
The crowd parted to allow her through.
人群向两旁闪开让她通过。
You won’t be allowed up (= out of bed) for several days.
你将有几天不能下床。
MAKE POSSIBLE 使可能
4. to make sth possible
使可能:
▪ [VN] A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs.
坡道便于轮椅进出。
▪ [also V -ing] TIME / MONEY / FOOD, ETC. 时间；金钱；食物
5. [VN] ~ sth (for sb / sth) to make sure that you have enough of sth for a particular purpose
(为某目的)留出,给出:
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress.
这身衣服你需要用三米布料。
ACCEPT / ADMIT 接受；承认
6. (formal) to accept or admit sth; to agree that sth is true or correct
接受；承认；同意(某事属实或正确):
▪ [VN] The judge allowed my claim.
法官同意我的要求。
‘Objection!’ ‘I’ll allow it.’
“反对！” “反对成立。”
▪ [V that] He refuses to allow that such a situation could arise.
他拒不承认这种情况可能发生。
▪ [VNN] She was very helpful when my mother was ill—I’ll allow you that.
我母亲生病时她帮了很大的忙——我同意你说的这一点。
▪ [also V speech] ⇨ compare disallow
⇨ note at admit
IDIOMS
▪ allow ‘me
used to offer help politely
(礼貌地表示主动帮忙)让我来
⇨ more at rein n.
PHRASAL VERBS
▪ al’low for sb / sth
to consider or include sb / sth when calculating sth
考虑到；把…计算在内:
It will take about an hour to get there, allowing for traffic delays.
考虑到交通阻塞,到那里大约需要一小时。
All these factors must be allowed for.
所有这些因素都必须估计进去。
▪ al’low of sth (formal)
to make sth possible
容许；使有可能:
The facts allow of only one explanation.
这些事实只可能有一种解释。

allow /əˈlaʊ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb [transitive] 1  CAN DO STH 能做某事 to let someone do or have something, or let something happen 允许，容许，准许 SYN permit
allow somebody to do something
My parents wouldn’t allow me to go to the party.
父母不许我去参加聚会。
Women are not allowed to enter the mosque.
女性不准进入清真寺。
something is allowed (=something is officially permitted) 某事物是（不）允许的
Are dictionaries allowed in the exam?
考试时可以查词典吗？
allow somebody something
Passengers are allowed one item of hand luggage each.
每位乘客允许携带一件手提行李。
How much time are we allowed?
我们可以有多少时间？
allow something
We don’t allow diving in the pool.
泳池内禁止跳水。
allow somebody in/out/up etc
I don’t allow the cat in the bedroom.
我不允许猫进入卧室。
The audience is not allowed backstage.
观众不允许进入后台。
allow something to do something
Don’t allow your problems to dominate your life.
不要让碰到的问题支配你的生活。
2  MAKE STH POSSIBLE 使某事成为可能 to make it possible for something to happen or for someone to do something, especially something helpful or useful 使有可能 SYN permit
allow for something
Our new system will allow for more efficient use of resources.
我们的新系统将使资源得到更有效的利用。
allow somebody to do something
A 24-hour ceasefire allowed the two armies to reach an agreement.
24小时的停火让两军达成了一项协议。
allow somebody something
a seat belt that allows the driver greater freedom of movement
让司机活动更自如的安全带
allow something
This adjustment of the figures allows a fairer comparison.
给数据做这样的调整可以使对比更加公正。
3  HAVE ENOUGH OF STH 有充足的某物 to be sure that you have enough time, money, food etc available for a particular purpose 留出，给予〔足够的时间、金钱、食物等〕
allow somebody something
Allow yourselves plenty of time to get to the airport.
留出足够的时间去机场。
allow something for somebody/something
I’ve allowed half a bottle of wine for each person.
我给每个人准备了半瓶酒。
4  CORRECT/PERMITTED 正确的/允许的 formal to accept that something is correct or true, or that something is acceptable according to the rules or law 接受；承认
The judge allowed the evidence.
法官接受了这项证据。
allow that
I allow that there may have been a mistake.
我承认其中可能有个错误。
5  allow me formal used as a polite way of offering to help someone do something 让我来
6 allow for somebody/something phrasal verb to consider the possible facts, problems, costs etc involved in something when making a plan, calculation, or judgment 考虑到，顾及
7 allow of something phrasal verb formal to make it possible for something to happen or be accepted 容许有…的可能→ let1, forbid(1)
 THESAURUS
Origin allow (1300-1400) Old French allouer, from Medieval Latin allocare ( → ALLOCATE) and from Latin adlaudare, from ad- “to” + laudare “to praise”

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1.VERB 动词允许；容许；准许 If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.

【语法信息】：be V-ed to-inf

【语法信息】：V n to-inf

【语法信息】：be V-ed adv/prep

【语法信息】：be V-ed

【语法信息】：Also V n/-ing
The children are not allowed to watch violent TV programmes…

儿童不准收看含暴力内容的电视节目。

The Government will allow them to advertise on radio and television…

政府将准许他们在广播和电视上做广告。

They will be allowed home…

他们将获准回家。

Smoking will not be allowed.

吸烟将被禁止。

2.VERB 动词向…提供;准许得到 If you are allowed something, you are given permission to have it or are given it.

【语法信息】：be V-ed

【语法信息】：be V-ed n
Gifts like chocolates or flowers are allowed…

巧克力、鲜花等礼物在允许之列。

He should be allowed the occasional treat.

应该准许他偶尔也轻松一下。

3.VERB 动词听任;任凭 If you allow something to happen, you do not prevent it.

【语法信息】：V n to-inf
He won’t allow himself to fail…

他不会任由自己失败的。

If the soil is allowed to dry out the tree could die.

如果听任土壤变干，树木可能会枯死。

4.VERB 动词使能够；促使 If one thing allows another thing to happen, the first thing creates the opportunity for the second thing to happen.

【语法信息】：V n to-inf

【语法信息】：V n n

【语法信息】：V n
The compromise will allow him to continue his free market reforms.

妥协将使他得以继续他的自由市场改革。

…an attempt to allow the Moslem majority a greater share of power…

使穆斯林多数派拥有更大权力的尝试

She said this would allow more effective planning.

她说这会为更有效的规划创造可能。

5.VERB 动词酌留;留出;酌加 If you allow a particular length of time or a particular amount of something for a particular purpose, you include it in your planning.

【语法信息】：V n for n

【语法信息】：V n
Please allow 28 days for delivery…

请留出28天的送货时间。

Allow about 75ml (3fl oz) per six servings.

每6份酌加约75毫升(3液盎司)。

6.VERB 动词承认;同意 If you allow that something is true, you admit or agree that it is true.

【语法信息】：V that

【STYLE标签】：FORMAL 正式
Warren also allows that capitalist development may, in its early stages, result in increased social inequality.

沃伦也承认资本主义发展初级阶段可能会导致社会不平等现象加剧。

7.PHRASE 短语请允许我（用以礼貌地表示为某人提供服务） Some people say ‘Allow me’ as a polite way of offering to do something for someone.

【语用信息】：politeness

【STYLE标签】：FORMAL 正式
Allow me to buy you a drink at the bar.

让我来请你喝一杯。

8.PHRASE 短语请允许我（用以引出要说的话） Some people use Allow me to… as a way of introducing something that they want to say or do.

【STYLE标签】：FORMAL 正式
Allow me to introduce Dr Amberg.

请允许我介绍安伯格博士。

相关词组：
allow for

allow /əˈlaʊ/ verb
allows; allowed; allowing [+ object] 1
a : to permit (something) : to regard or treat (something) as acceptable允许；准许
a religion that does not allow divorce
不允许离婚的宗教
They don’t allow smoking in this hotel.
他们不允许在宾馆里抽烟。
I want to change my schedule, but my boss won’t allow it.
我想改变我的日程安排，但老板不让。
b : to permit (someone) to have or do something准许，允许（某人做某事）
He allowed her to leave. [=he let her leave] 他准许她离开。
My boss wouldn’t allow me to change my schedule.
老板不会允许我改变日程安排。
They don’t allow people to smoke in this hotel.
他们不允许人们在宾馆里抽烟。
He allows himself (to have) many luxuries.
他给自己买了很多奢侈品。
— used in the phrase allow me to make a polite offer to help someone让我来（用于礼貌地提出帮助别人）
Allow me to get/open the door for you.
让我来为你开门。
If you’re going to remodel your kitchen, allow me to offer a few suggestions.
如果你打算对厨房进行改造，让我给你一些建议吧。
c : to permit (someone) to go or come in, out, etc.允许进入（或出去等）
Women were not allowed in/into the club.
女士不允许进入该俱乐部。
The hospital doesn’t allow visitors after 8 p.m.
医院每晚8点后不准许探视。
Those children are too young to be allowed (to go) out at night.
那些孩子太小了，不能允许他们晚上出门。
2
a : to make it possible for someone or something to have or do something使…可能有；使…可能做
Her experience allows her to handle difficult situations easily. [=she can handle difficult situations easily because of her experience] 她的经验使她可以轻松化解困境。
Her schedule doesn’t allow her any time to run errands.
她的日程安排使她没时间替人跑腿。
The system allows you to transfer data easily from one computer to another.
这个系统可以让你把数据轻松地从一台电脑传到另一台电脑上。
b : to make it possible for something to happen使…可能发生
Occasional gaps allow passage through the mountains.
偶尔出现的几个峡谷使穿越山脉成为可能。
a password that allows access to the system
能进入系统的密码
The system allows the easy transfer of data from one computer to another. = The system allows data to be transferred easily from one computer to another.
这个系统使得数据能轻易地从一台电脑传到另一台电脑上。
c : to fail to prevent something or someone from being, becoming, or doing something听任；任凭
They allowed the garden to become overgrown with weeds.
他们任凭花园杂草丛生。
These conditions should never have been allowed to develop.
这些状况绝对不允许任其发展。
I was surprised to see that she had allowed herself to become so fat. [=that she had become so fat] 看到她任凭自己变得这么胖，我很惊讶。
3
: to include (a quantity of time, money, etc.) as an appropriate amount适当留出（时间、钱款等）
When you’re planning your day you should allow an hour for lunch.
当你安排一天的工作时，你应留出一个小时的午饭时间。
Their parents allowed five dollars for each child as spending money.
他们的父母给每个孩子留了五美元作为零花钱。
We need to allow (ourselves) enough time to get the job done properly.
我们需要给自己留出足够的时间做好这项工作。
4
a : to accept (something)接受；认可
The judge decided to allow the evidence.
法官决定接受这个证据。
b : to admit (something)承认
His job played a more important part in his life than his biographer allows.
他的工作在他一生当中要比他的传记中描述的更加重要。
— usually + that or (US, informal) as how
She allowed that the work was hard. = She allowed as how the work was hard. [=she admitted that the work was hard] 她承认这项工作很艰难。
5
sports : to let an opposing team or player have or score (a goal, a hit, etc.)让对方得分
The pitcher allowed five hits and three runs in the first two innings.
投手在前两局让对方获得五次安打和三次跑垒得分。
allow a goal
让对方进球
The defense has not allowed a touchdown in the past three games.
在过去的三场比赛中，防守队员没让对手达阵得分。
allow for [phrasal verb] 1
allow for (something)
a : to think about or plan for (something that will or might happen in the future)考虑到；为…做计划
When purchasing property, the company should allow for possible future growth/expansion.
购买房产时，公司应当把今后可能的发展考虑在内。
b : to consider (something) when you make a calculation把…计算在内；顾及
The total distance, allowing for detours, is about 10 miles.
把绕路计算在内，总距离约为10英里。
If you allow for inflation, he’s actually earning less money now than he was 10 years ago. [=the value of the money he earns now is less than that of the money he earned 10 years ago because of inflation] 如果你把通货膨胀考虑在内，他现在的收入实际上要少于10年前。
2
: to make (something) possible使可能
The design of the system allows for [=allows, permits] easy upgrades.
这个系统的设计使得升级能够轻松进行。
allow of [phrasal verb] allow of (something) formal
: to make (something) possible容许；使有可能
The evidence allows of [=allows, permits] two possible interpretations.
这个证据容许两种可能的解释。
— allowable /əˈlawəbəl/ adjective
allowable behavior
被允许的行为