permits; permitted; permitting
permits; permitted; permitting
Learner's definition of PERMIT
1 [+ object]
a : to allow (something) to happen : to give permission for (something)允许；许可；准许 -
The judge permitted the release of the prisoner.法官准许释放这名囚犯。
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Smoking is not permitted in the building.楼内禁止吸烟。
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When we arrived at customs we realized we had more than the permitted number of items.我们到了海关才意识到携带物品过多。
b : to allow (someone) to do or have something允许（某人）做某事 —
often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 -
Her parents will not permit them to marry.她的父母不会同意他们结婚的。
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He was not permitted to serve on the jury.他未被允许做陪审团成员。
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(formal) Permit me to offer my congratulations on your victory. [=I would like to congratulate you on your victory]请允许我对你的胜利表示祝贺。
2
: to make something possible使…有可能 [no object]
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If time permits [=if there is enough time left], we can go out to eat later.时间允许的话，我们可以晚点出去吃饭。
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The picnic will be held at the park, weather permitting. [=if the weather is good enough to allow it]天气好的话就在公园野餐。
[+ object]
plural permits
plural permits
Learner's definition of PERMIT
[count]
: an official document that shows that a person is allowed to do or have something执照；许可证 -
He got a fishing/work permit.他得到了捕鱼/工作证。
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The city will issue the permit.市政府将颁发许可证。
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You cannot park here without a permit.没有许可证你不能在此停车。
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A permit is required to own a gun.拥有枪支需要持有许可证。
— see also learner's permit