allocation

 

【1】分配；调拨

【例】Now let’s discuss the allocation of reserve funds, expansion funds and welfare funds.

现在让我们讨论如何分配储备基金、扩大再生产基金和福利基金。

 

【2】拨款；分配物

【例】They have $50 000 to cover expenses.

他们有一笔50000元的拨款以偿付各项费用。

 

【3】配给；分配

【例】Textile materials were put on allocation.

过去纺织品原料是列入配给的。

 

allot

分配；配给

【例】Enquires are so heavy that we can allot you only 100 metric tons.

询盘如此之多，我们仅能分配给你们100公吨。

 

allow

 

【1】允许

 

①【例】 Does the L/C allow transshipment ?

信用证允许转船吗？

 

合同、单据上常用被动语态句，且如下例中的is，is to be常省去。例如：

【例】Partial shipment (is, is to be) allowed.

允许分批装运。

 

②可接用：宾语加动词不定式。

【例】 Please allow me to point out that the account submitted by you is not quite in order.

请允许我指出，你方提交的账目并非正确无误。

 

【2】给予

【例】Usually we allow a commission of 5% on an order placed by a commission agent for account of a third party who opens L/C direct to us.

凡佣金商代第三者订货并由第三者直接开出信用证的，我们通常给予5%的佣金。

 

常接用双宾语。

Could you allow us a special discount on this consignment?

这批货物，你们能给予我们特殊折扣吗？

 

【3】allow for考虑到（可能发生的某种情况）

【例】The goods should have reached you by now, allowing for some delay in transit.

将运输途中的一些迟延也考虑在内，货物现在应该抵达你处了。

 

【4】allow of 允许

多用于否定句中。

 

【例】We are in urgent need of the goods. It allows of no delay in shipment.

我们急需这些货物，不允许拖延装运。