grant 1 S2 W2 AC / ɡrɑnt $ ɡrænt / 动词 [及物动词] #

1 formal to give someone something or allow them to have something that they have asked for :

Britain could grant Spain’s request .

I would love to be able to grant her wish.

grant somebody something

The council have granted him permission to build on the site.

grant something to somebody

A licence to sell alcohol was granted to the club.

grant that (= used in prayers )

Grant that we may know your presence and love.

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In everyday English, people usually say give permission rather than grant permission :

They gave him permission to stay.

2 to admit that something is true although it does not make much difference to your opinion → concede :

He’s got talent, I grant you , but he doesn’t work hard enough.

3 take it for granted (that) to believe that something is true without making sure :

He just took it for granted that he would pass the exam.

4 take somebody/something for granted to expect that someone or something will always be there when you need them and never think how important or useful they are :

Bridget was careful not to take him for granted.

grant 2 S2 W2 AC noun [可数名词] #

an amount of money given to someone, especially by the government, for a particular purpose :
The university gets a government grant. Anyone wishing to apply for a grant should write to the Treasurer. grant of a grant of £50,000 grant from These studios are funded by a grant from the Kress Foundation.

COLLOCATIONS

NOUN + grant a government grant The school has won a £240,000 government grant to improve its science and technology areas. a research grant He received a research grant to study the effect of pollution on the environment. a student grant If you are on a low income, you may be able to get a student grant. a block grant American English (= money given by the central government to state governments in order to pay for services such as the police, roads etc ) Congress approved block grants for education, health, and social services.

phrases a grant of £5,000, $8,000 etc The library received a grant of $20,000 to improve its computer facilities.

verbs apply for a grant We could apply for a grant and start a serious research programme. be eligible for a grant (= be allowed to receive a grant ) This booklet explains who is eligible to receive a grant. get/obtain a grant You may be able to get a grant to learn a trade. receive a grant It is likely that you will receive a grant to cover your tuition. give/award somebody a grant If you have been awarded a grant, you must send the details to the university. be funded by a grant The expansion of the computer department was funded by a government grant.