KEEP CALM 學英語

permit 可當動詞也可以當名詞使用。當它當名詞時，和另一個名詞 permission有什麼不同呢?

permit (n.) 為官方的書面許可文件

例如 work permit 工作證、parking permit 停車證

A permit is required for fishing in the canal.

This parking lot is for permit holders only.

permission (n.) 為允許、許可，是抽象名詞而非實體文件

例如 ask for a permission 尋求許可、get/obtain/receive permission 得到許可、have permission to do something

You must ask for permission before taking any photographs inside the church.

He obtained permission from his boss before talking to the press.