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单词 make-allowance-for
释义

make allowance for in American English

or make allowances for
1. 
to forgive or excuse because of mitigating factors
2. 
to leave room, time, etc. for; allow for
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Examples of 'make allowance for' in a sentence
make allowance for

Yet two-parent households must toil for 116 hours to get the same income because tax credits do not make allowance for the second adult.
The Sun (2007)
Since buyers routinely make allowance for the front-loaded fee, the full cost of both fees inevitably falls on the seller.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The assumptions are up to date, make allowance for further improvements, are fully disclosed and are prudent.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Does the justice system make allowance for such young people when they appear in court?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The medium-term fiscal strategy, which will inevitably be tough, must make allowance for these costs.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The judge was 'not prepared to make allowances for a 'white lie' '.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Luckily the men are making allowances for my modesty halfway up a mountain.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It doesn't normally make allowances for people's emotional condition.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Play to your strengths, never make allowances for the opposition.
The Sun (2016)
Guess he makes allowances for a sharp dresser.
The Sun (2009)

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