permission
noun [ U ] uk/pəˈmɪʃ.ən/ us/pɚˈmɪʃ.ən/
B1 允许，许可，准许
If someone is given permission to do something, they are allowed to do it.
[ + to infinitive ] You will need permission from your parents to go on the trip. 你要得到你父母的许可才能参加这趟旅行。
Official permission has been granted for more building near the river. 在这条河附近建造更多的房子已获得官方许可。
The authorities have refused permission for the demonstration to take place. 官方拒绝批准游行示威。
UK Planning permission was refused for the proposed superstore. 大型超市的规划许可申请被拒绝了。
US Zoning permission was refused for the proposed superstore. 大型超市的区划许可申请被拒绝了。
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- Has the director given you permission to do that?
- We've received permission to go ahead with the music festival in spite of opposition from local residents.
- You'll pay some hefty bank charges if you go overdrawn without permission.
- The local council refused him planning permission to build an extra bedroom.
- You have to ask permission to leave.