allowance
英 /əˈlaʊ.əns/ 美 /əˈlaʊ.əns/
- n. 津贴；定期零用钱Money given regularly to cover particular needs
- n. 限额；定量An amount you are permitted to use or have
- n. 体谅；酌情考虑An adjustment made to account for someone's circumstances or difficulties
My weekly allowance covers bus fares and occasional snacks.
我每周的零用钱够支付公交车费，偶尔还能买些零食。
A housing allowance can help essential workers afford accommodation in cities where rents are particularly high.
住房津贴能够帮助必要岗位的工作人员负担租金特别高的城市中的住宿费用。
搭配
a housing allowance 住房津贴a daily allowance 每日津贴baggage allowance 行李限额make allowances for 体谅；考虑到
辨析提示
零用钱义常见于美式英语；英式常用pocket money。
词族
allow (v.)、allowable (adj.)
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