/ˈpɜːmɪt; NAmEˈpɜːrmɪt/ [] an official document that gives sb the right to do sth, especially for a limited period of time（尤指限期的）许可证，特许证◆They have been granted a permit to provide mobile phone services in the area.他们获得了在该地区提供移动电话服务的许可证。⨁to apply for / grant (sb) / issue a permit申请／授予／颁发许可证building permit construction permit work permit