[] to make sth possible; to make it possible for sb to do sth使可能◆The software allows instant comparison of sales in different regions.这软件能快速地比较不同地区的销售量。to give enough time for a particular purpose预留（时间）◆Allow 28 days for delivery.交货需要 28 天。 () to take an amount of money off the price of sth, for example in exchange for another item（因交换别的商品等而给予的）折扣，折价，折让◆How much will you allow me for my old PC?我这台旧电脑你会给我多少的折让？ () to take an amount off an amount of money before tax is calculated免税额◆Having allowed an expense for the last eight years, the tax office are now asking me to pay tax on it.在享受了八年的免税待遇之后，税务局现在要求我就有关项目交税。to accept sth; to agree that sth is true or correct接受，同意（某事属实或正确）◆The court allowed the claim for compensation.法院准许了索偿请求。●alˈlow for sb/sthto include sb/sth when calculating sth将…计算在内；考虑到◆All these factors must be allowed for.所有这些因素都要考虑到。