limitation

英[ˌlɪmɪ'teɪʃn] 美[ˌlɪmɪ'teɪʃn]
  • n. 限制;限度;缺点
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    n. (名词)
    1. [U]限制,限定 the fact or condition of limiting or being limited
    2. [P]局限,极限;限度,缺陷 sth that limits;the limit beyond which no more can be done

英英释义

Noun:
  1. a principle that limits the extent of something;

    "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"

  2. the quality of being limited or restricted;

    "it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"

  3. the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed;

    "there are limits on the amount you can bet"
    "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"

  4. (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought;

    "statute of limitations"

  5. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

1. This drug has one important limitation. Its effects only last six hours.
这种药有一个严重缺陷:它的药力只能持续6个小时。

来自柯林斯例句

2. There is to be no limitation on the number of opposition parties.
反对党的数量没有限制。

来自柯林斯例句

3. The meeting was merely an exercise in damage limitation.
这次会议只是控制损失的一项举措。

来自柯林斯例句

4. Damage limitation measures have been introduced.
已经推出了损害控制措施。

来自柯林斯例句

5. They would resist any limitation of their powers.
他们会抵制对他们权力的任何限制。

来自《权威词典》

    用作名词 (n.)
    1. The government has imposed limitation on imports.
      政府已经对进口加以了限制。
    2. There will be no limitation to persons from any specific countries.
      并不局限于任何特定国家的国民。
    3. Every interest has its own boundary and limitation.
      任何利益都有自己的边界和限度。
    4. He knows his limitations.
      他知道自己的能力有限。
    5. Despite the limitations of the survey, it did suggest some general trends.
      尽管调查中有缺陷,它确实显示了一些基本趋势。
    用作名词 (n.)
    1. I am willing to accept certain limitation on my freedom.
      我愿意接受对我自由的某些限制。
    2. It's a good car, but it has its limitations.
      这是一辆很不错的小汽车,但它有自身的局限。
    3. He knows his limitations as an actor.
      他知道他作为一名演员的能力界限。
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