单词 | permit |
释义 | permit permit /ˈpɜː.mɪt/ aep /ˈpɝː-/ noun [C] ► C1 an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere: » a work/travel/parking permit» She has managed to obtain a temporary residence permit.» [+ to infinitive] Do you need a permit to work here?Thesaurus+: ↑Official documentsWord Builder:–Nouns: permission, permit–Adjectives: permissible, impermissible, permissive–Verbs: permit• • • Extra Examples:» 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. permit /pəˈmɪt/ aep /pɚ-/ verb (-tt-) ↑Verb Endings for permit B1 [T] FORMAL to allow something: » The regulations do not permit much flexibility.» [+ -ing verb] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month.» [+ obj + to infinitive ] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password.» As it was such a special occasion, she permitted herself a small glass of champagne.» FORMAL The law permits of no other interpretation.Thesaurus+: ↑Allowing and permittingC1 [I] FORMAL to make something possible: » The Chancellor is looking to lower interest rates, when economic conditions permit.» We have arranged to play tennis on Saturday, weather permitting (= if the weather is good enough).Thesaurus+: ↑Allowing and permittingThesaurus+: ↑Encouraging and urging on , ↑Inspiration and inspiringWord Builder:–Nouns: permission, permit–Adjectives: permissible, impermissible, permissive–Verbs: permit• • • Extra Examples:» 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? |
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