Allowance
01
零用钱, 津贴
an amount of something that is permitted
例子
Children receive a weekly allowance to learn the value of money and budgeting.
孩子们每周会得到一笔零用钱来学习金钱的价值和预算。
There is a daily allowance of one hour for recreational activities in the schedule.
日程中有一小时的每日津贴用于娱乐活动。
02
a permissible deviation or margin within set limits
例子
The engineer made an allowance for thermal expansion.
The pilot gave allowance for wind drift.
03
an adjustment made based on specific conditions or qualifying circumstances
例子
A weight allowance was applied for the cargo.
The airline grants baggage allowances depending on class.
04
a sum granted to cover expenses incurred
例子
The employees received a travel allowance.
She claimed an allowance for business-related meals.
05
the act of permitting or granting something
例子
The teacher made an allowance for late submissions.
An allowance was made for special circumstances.
06
a reserve fund set aside to account for depreciation or fluctuations in asset value
例子
The company made an allowance for doubtful debts.
An allowance was created for inventory depreciation.
to allowance
01
to give someone a sum of money on a regular basis
Dated例子
The parents allowance their children weekly.
The company allowances employees for travel expenses.
