permit
verb uk/pəˈmɪt/ us/pɚˈmɪt/ -tt-
B1 [ T ]允许，准许
to allow something
The regulations do not permit much flexibility. 这些规章不允许有太大的灵活性。
[ + -ing verb ] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month. 监狱部门只允许一月探监一次。
[ + obj + to infinitive ] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password. 密码不正确的话，保全系统是不会让你进入的。
As it was such a special occasion, she permitted herself a small glass of champagne. 鉴于场合特殊，她破例喝了一小杯香槟。
formal The law permits of no other interpretation. 法律不容许有其他解释。
C1 [ I ]允许;使…有可能
to make something possible
The Chancellor is looking to lower interest rates, when economic conditions permit. 经济条件允许时，财政大臣准备降低利率。
We have arranged to play tennis on Saturday, weather permitting (= if the weather is good enough). 如果天气好的话，我们准备周六去打网球。
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- Entry to the club is only permitted on production of a membership card.
- Smoking is not permitted anywhere in this theatre.
- Some prisoners who want to start a family are to be permitted conjugal visits.
- Machine-readable passports will permit precise identity-checking.
- How can a loving, omnipotent God permit disease, war and suffering?
permit
noun [ C ] uk/ˈpɜː.mɪt/ us/ˈpɝː.mɪt/
C1 许可证，特许证
an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere
a work/travel/parking permit 工作／旅行／停车许可证
She has managed to obtain a temporary residence permit. 她设法取得了暂住证。
[ + to infinitive ] Do you need a permit to work here? 你在这里工作需要许可证吗？
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- I pay £5 a week for my parking permit.
- The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
- Please turn your old parking permits in at the end of the week.
- You'll need a special permit if you want to use the facilities regularly.
- You will have to apply to City Hall for a building permit.