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Definition: to allow someone to do something which is not usually allowed Level: C2
我们通常不允许学生把书带回家，但这次我会通融一下。
We don't usually let students take books home, but I'll ___bend ___the ___rules on this occasion.
经理决定放宽规定，允许灵活的工作时间。
The manager decided to ___stretch ___the ___rules to allow flexible working hours.
在特殊情况下，稍微通融一下是可以接受的。
In special circumstances, it's acceptable to ___bend ___the ___rules a bit.