1. to give permission for something to happen or for someone to do something
允許，准許
My parents don't allow me to stay out late.
我的父母不准我在外面待到很晚。
The school allows students to use the library after class.
學校允許學生在課後使用圖書館。
Allow Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
allow
verb
快速理解
What does "Allow" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Allow"?
表示給予許可、同意或提供可能性。
- 1
給予許可
EN: to give permission for something
翻譯: 允許、准許
- 2
使成為可能
EN: to make it possible for something to happen
翻譯: 容許、使…成為可能
- 3
同意給予
EN: to let someone have something
翻譯: 同意給予、讓…擁有
- 4
承認或接受
EN: to admit or accept that something is true
翻譯: 承認、接受（某事為真）
小提醒：注意 'allow' 後接受詞時，常與 'to + 動詞' 連用，例如 'allow someone to do something'。中文則常用『允許某人做某事』的結構。
發音（How to Pronounce "Allow" in English）
How to pronounce "Allow" in English?"Allow" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Allow" from YouTube Videos
Users You Don't Want by Michael Seibel
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“yeah, like, we built a product to allow people to livestream their lives and within a year, it was being used to stream copper and content around the world.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Allow"?How does "Allow" change by context?
2. to make it possible for something to happen or exist
使成為可能，容許
The new software allows for faster data processing.
新軟體容許更快的資料處理速度。
The budget allows us to hire two more staff members.
預算使我們能夠再雇用兩名員工。
3. to accept or admit that something is true or valid
承認，接受（某事為真或有效）
We must allow that he has a point.
我們必須承認他說得有道理。
The judge allowed the new evidence in court.
法官在法庭上接受了這項新證據。
4. to provide or set aside (an amount of time, money, etc.) for a purpose
預留，撥出（時間、金錢等）
Allow at least two hours for the journey.
請為這趟旅程預留至少兩小時。
The plan allows $500 for unexpected expenses.
該計畫為意外開支撥出了500美元。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Allow"?How to make natural sentences with "Allow"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| allow + noun/pronoun | 允許（某人或某物） | The school does not allow mobile phones. (學校不允許攜帶手機。) |
| allow + noun/pronoun + to + V | 允許（某人）做（某事） | My parents allow me to stay out until 10 PM. (我父母允許我在外面待到晚上十點。) |
| allow + V-ing | 允許（做某事） | This park allows barbecuing. (這個公園允許烤肉。) |
| allow + for + noun | 考慮到；為…預留空間/時間 | The schedule allows for a 15-minute break. (時間表預留了15分鐘的休息時間。) |
| be allowed to + V | 被允許做（某事） | You are not allowed to smoke here. (你不可以在這裡吸菸。) |
| allow + that + clause (formal) | 承認（某事屬實） | I allow that your plan has some merit. (我承認你的計畫有一些優點。) |
用法說明
How is "Allow" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Allow"?
allow doing vs allow to do
- allow + V-ing 表示「允許某種活動或行為」，結構為
allow + [活動]。 - allow + 受詞 + to + V 表示「允許某人做某事」，結構為
allow + [某人] + to + [動作]。 - allow + to + V 是錯誤的，必須要有受詞。
- 在正式或書面語中，
allow也常與被動語態be allowed to連用。 EN: The rules do not allow smoking in the building. 翻譯: 規定不允許在大樓內吸菸。
EN:The rules do not allow employees to smoke in the building.
翻譯:規定不允許員工在大樓內吸菸。
總結建議
使用時請記住 allow 後接活動用 V-ing，接人時則用 allow + 人 + to + V。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Allow" and similar words?How to choose "Allow" vs alternatives?
allow vs permit
allow 較口語、普遍；permit 較正式、官方，常指法律或規則的允許。
allow vs let
allow 較正式，常用被動語態；let 非常口語，結構簡單（let + 受詞 + 原形動詞）。
allow vs authorize
allow 指一般允許；authorize 指正式授權，賦予權力或法律效力。
口語用法
How is "Allow" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Allow"?
引述
在轉述他人的許可或規定時，常用來引述規則或他人的話。 EN: My boss said they don't allow eating at the desk. 翻譯: 我老闆說他們不允許在辦公桌上吃東西。
EN:The sign says they allow pets in the park.
翻譯:告示牌上說公園允許寵物進入。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與「do」或「don't」連用，以加強允許或禁止的語氣。 EN: We do allow refunds, but only within 30 days. 翻譯: 我們確實允許退款，但僅限30天內。
EN:I don't allow that kind of talk in my house.
翻譯:我絕不允許在我家裡說那種話。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，用來爭取時間，常見於「let me see...」或「well...」之後。 EN: Let me see... does the policy allow for remote work? 翻譯: 讓我想想... 政策允許遠距工作嗎？
EN:Well, I guess I can allow one more exception this time.
翻譯:嗯，我想這次我可以允許再多一個例外。
注意：在正式書寫中（如法律文件、正式規定），應避免使用口語化的停頓填充詞，並使用更精確的動詞如「permit」、「authorize」或「enable」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Allow"?What fixed phrases with "Allow" should I remember?
allow for
allow for something
考慮到；為…預留空間/時間
allow someone to do something
allow + person + to + verb
允許某人做某事
allow something
allow + noun
允許（某事發生或存在）
allow of
allow of something
容許，有…的餘地（較正式）
allow yourself something
allow yourself + noun / to + verb
讓自己享有（某物/做某事）
allow time
allow (some/extra/enough) time
預留時間
not allow
do not allow / not allowed
不允許，禁止
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Allow"?Which "Allow" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×My parents don't allow me watch TV late.
✓My parents don't allow me to watch TV late.
動詞 "allow" 的正確句型是 "allow + 人 + to + 動詞"，必須要有不定詞 "to"。
×This ticket allows you entering the museum.
✓This ticket allows you to enter the museum.
動詞 "allow" 後面接人稱代名詞時，必須使用 "to + 動詞原形"，而不是 "動詞-ing" 形式。
×Smoking is not allowed in the building.
✓Smoking is not allowed in the building.
原句文法正確，但這是常見的拼寫錯誤提醒。"allowed" 是 "allow" 的過去分詞，拼寫時是 "allow" 加上 "-ed"，不是 "-ed" 或 "-d"。
×The weather didn't allow us going hiking.
✓The weather didn't allow us to go hiking.
當主詞是「事物」而非「人」時，"allow" 的句型依然是 "allow + 受詞 + to + 動詞"，不能使用 "動詞-ing"。
×They allowed that he could leave early.
✓They allowed him to leave early.
"allow" 通常不接 "that" 子句。正確用法是直接接受詞（人或事物），然後接 "to + 動詞" 或使用被動語態。
×Please allow me explaining the situation.
✓Please allow me to explain the situation.
這是常見的禮貌請求句型錯誤。即使是在禮貌的請求中，"allow" 的句型依然是 "allow + 人 + to + 動詞"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Allow"?What are tense/participle forms of "Allow"?
allows(3rd_singular)allowing(present_participle)allowed(past)allowed(past_participle)