| 单词 | allow for sth |
| 释义 | allow for sth allow for sth — phrasal verb with allow /əˈlaʊ/ verb ► C1 to consider something when you are planning something: » We allowed for living expenses of £20 a day.» [+ -ing verb] You should allow for the plane being delayed.» We have to allow for the possibility that we might not finish on schedule.Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trapping • • • Extra Examples:» You have to allow for a time lag between order and delivery.» Our range of children's clothing is generously sized to allow for shrinkage.» Remember to allow for extra time if you are travelling at rush hour.» Did you allow for staff absences when you drew up the work schedule?» At least the old curriculum allowed for some variation in classroom activities. |
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