1. | [c] 许可证;执照an official document that shows that permission has been given to do, own or use sth |
a driving licence 驾驶执照 | |
a licence for the software 软件许可证 | |
Is there a licence fee? 要交许可证费吗? | |
James lost his licence for six months(= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment) . 詹姆斯的执照被警方扣了六个月。 | |
You need a licence to fish in this river. 你在这条河里钓鱼要有许可证。 | |
a licence holder(= a person who has been given a licence) 许可证持有人 |
2. | [u][sing] ~ (to do sth) 放肆;放纵freedom to do or say whatever you want, often sth bad or unacceptable |
Lack of punishment seems to give youngsters licence to break the law. 由于缺少惩罚,年轻人似乎便恣意违法。 |
3. | [u] 放荡;纵欲;淫乱freedom to behave in a way that is considered sexually immoral |