B2 adjective 중립

allowance

/əˈlaʊ.əns/

An allowance is a specific amount of money or resources given regularly for a particular purpose, such as a child's pocket money or a business travel budget. It can also refer to a permitted limit, such as the weight of luggage allowed on an airplane, or an adjustment made to account for certain circumstances.

예시

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1

When I was ten, my parents gave me a small weekly allowance for helping around the house.

When I was ten, my parents gave me a small weekly allowance for helping around the house.

2

The proposed budget makes an allowance for unexpected fluctuations in the global market prices.

The proposed budget makes an allowance for unexpected fluctuations in the global market prices.

3

I've already spent my whole allowance on snacks this week, so I can't go to the movies.

I've already spent my whole allowance on snacks this week, so I can't go to the movies.

어휘 가족

명사
allowance
Verb
allow
부사
allowably
형용사
allowable
관련
allowability
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'allow'. An allowance is simply what you are 'allowed' to have, whether it's money from a parent or weight in a suitcase.

빠른 퀴즈

The airline's checked baggage ______ is strictly limited to 23 kilograms per person.

정답!

정답은: allowance

예시

1

When I was ten, my parents gave me a small weekly allowance for helping around the house.

everyday

When I was ten, my parents gave me a small weekly allowance for helping around the house.

2

The proposed budget makes an allowance for unexpected fluctuations in the global market prices.

formal

The proposed budget makes an allowance for unexpected fluctuations in the global market prices.

3

I've already spent my whole allowance on snacks this week, so I can't go to the movies.

informal

I've already spent my whole allowance on snacks this week, so I can't go to the movies.

4

The researchers made an allowance for the age of the participants when calculating the final results.

academic

The researchers made an allowance for the age of the participants when calculating the final results.

5

Each employee is entitled to a daily meal allowance while traveling for company business.

business

Each employee is entitled to a daily meal allowance while traveling for company business.

어휘 가족

명사
allowance
Verb
allow
부사
allowably
형용사
allowable
관련
allowability

자주 쓰는 조합

make allowance for to take something into consideration
baggage allowance the weight limit for luggage
monthly allowance money given every month
tax allowance the amount of income you can earn without paying tax
daily allowance a per diem or daily spending limit

자주 쓰는 구문

make allowances for someone

to judge someone less severely because you understand their special circumstances

personal allowance

the amount of money an individual can earn before being taxed

within the allowance

staying inside the permitted limit or budget

자주 혼동되는 단어

allowance vs pocket money

allowance vs salary

📝

사용 참고사항

The noun 'allowance' is versatile; use it for money (like a stipend), physical limits (like weight), or mental considerations (like being patient with someone's mistakes). It is frequently paired with the verb 'make' in the phrase 'make allowance for'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often forget the preposition 'for' when using the phrase 'make allowance for'. Additionally, it is a countable noun, so you should use 'an' or pluralize it when necessary.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'allow'. An allowance is simply what you are 'allowed' to have, whether it's money from a parent or weight in a suitcase.

📖

어원

From the Old French 'alouance', meaning payment or a granting, which stems from 'alaouer' (to grant or allow).

문법 패턴

Countable noun Commonly follows the verb 'make' Used with the preposition 'for'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking countries, giving children a weekly allowance is a traditional way to teach them about saving and the value of money.

빠른 퀴즈

The airline's checked baggage ______ is strictly limited to 23 kilograms per person.

정답!

정답은: allowance

관련 단어

subsupertion

C1

Describing a state, process, or entity that exists across or connects both subordinate and superior levels within a hierarchical system. It refers to the intersectional quality of elements that influence both the foundational and the overarching structures of an organization or concept.

multiphobfy

C1

A psychological state characterized by the convergence and compounding of multiple distinct phobias into a single, pervasive condition. It refers to the complex interplay where various irrational fears amplify each other, often leading to total cognitive paralysis.

adnavant

C1

Describing something that is moving forward or situated in a leading, proactive position within a sequence or system. It is often used in technical or formal contexts to denote a state of advancement or a strategic frontward placement.

uniscendure

C1

To integrate multiple complex systems or disparate elements into a single, cohesive, and simplified path of operation. It describes the act of unifying various components while simultaneously grounding them into a more accessible or fundamental structure.

enalterion

C1

Describes a state, condition, or pattern that occurs in a sequence of alternating or recurring stages. It is typically used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to characterize systems that shift between two or more distinct modes.

superloqucide

C1

Describing a person or style of communication that is so excessively talkative it effectively 'kills' the conversation or prevents others from participating. It refers to a level of verbosity that dominates and stifles any potential for balanced dialogue.

circumuniery

C1

The state or act of encircling a single, central point or unity. It describes a structural or conceptual arrangement where all elements are oriented toward a one-point focus or central core.

bigravive

C1

Describes a state or entity influenced by two distinct centers of gravity or significant forces. It is typically used to characterize situations where two powerful, often opposing, pressures exert equal pull on an individual or system.

contraclamly

C1

A rare adjective describing a state of being quietly defiant or stubbornly silent in direct opposition to public noise or popular outcry. It characterizes an individual or attitude that uses composed silence as a strategic tool to resist external pressure or chaos.

univadacy

C1

To unify or standardize disparate elements, systems, or ideas into a single, cohesive framework. This verb is primarily used in specialized technical or administrative contexts to describe the process of achieving total systemic consistency.

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