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contain; tolerate; facial expression; allow
Meanings
8 senses · 36 examplesverb
to contain; to hold; to accommodate
neutralUsed for space, volume, or container capacity.
This auditorium can hold two thousand people.
This suitcase is too small to fit all these bags.
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This poem contains multiple layers of meaning.
The parking lot is full, no space left.
The capacity of this meeting room is fifty people.
verb
to tolerate; to forgive; to indulge
neutralUsed for accepting others' mistakes or shortcomings.
We should be tolerant and not haggle over every detail.
His actions are unforgivable and must be punished.
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Please allow me to explain my mistake.
The teacher forgave him for being late.
This cruel behavior must not be tolerated.
verb
to allow; to permit; to let
neutralUsed to ask for permission or state that something is allowed.
He dragged me away without letting me explain.
Let me think about how to answer this question.
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The school does not allow students to smoke in the teaching building.
Please allow me to introduce today's guest.
He does not allow others to question his decision.
adverb
perhaps; maybe; possibly
literaryFormal, literary usage, often used in written Chinese.
This might be possible, but we still need to confirm.
It is normal for ancient books copied repeatedly to have minor differences.
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We will discuss this matter later; please take a break first.
He might be late because there is a traffic jam on the road.
proper noun
surname Rong
neutralA common Chinese family name.
Mr. Rong is an old client of our company.
Rong Guotuan is China's first world table tennis champion.
noun
facial expression; complexion
neutralUsed to describe a person's facial look or skin condition.
She has a sweet smile on her face.
He has a worried look on his face and looks very unhappy.
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She looks haggard after her illness with poor complexion.
He smiled when he heard the good news.
This elderly man looks radiant and in good spirits.
noun
appearance; looks; facial features
neutralUsed to describe a person's physical looks or appearance.
She has striking looks and is the campus belle of the school.
Ancient scholars often used looks to describe a woman's beauty.
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Plastic surgery can change a person's appearance.
He has delicate features and a gentle personality.
This painter is good at capturing the looks and spirit of characters.
noun
condition; state; scene
neutralUsed to describe the overall state of a place, organization, or situation.
The military discipline and appearance of the army are very neat.
After renovation, the city's appearance has taken on a new look.
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At the military parade, the army showed a neat formation.
The school's spirit and appearance have been greatly improved.
This company has good operating conditions.