| 单词 | limit |
| 释义 | nounverb🔑 limitBrE /ˈlɪmɪt/ NAmE /ˈlɪmɪt/ noun 🔑 ~ (to sth )a point at which sth stops being possible or existing 限度；限制◆ There is a limit to the amount of pain we can bear . 我们能忍受的疼痛是有限度的。◆ The team performed to the limit of its capabilities . 这个队已竭尽全力。◆ She knew the limits of her power . 她知道自己的权限。◆ to push /stretch /test sb /sth to the limit 最大限度地推/拉/考查某人（或某物）◆ His arrogance knew (= had )no limits . 他极其傲慢。🔑 ~ (on sth )the greatest or smallest amount of sth that is allowed 极限；限量；限额SYN restriction◆ a time /speed /age limit 时间/速度/年龄限制◆ The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution . 欧盟对污染程度作了严格的限定。◆ They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit . 他们正以两倍于法定限速的速度行驶。◆ You can't drive —you're over the limit (= you have drunk more alcohol than is legal when driving ). 你饮酒过量，不能驾车。limitrestriction ⬥ control ⬥ constraint ⬥ restraint ⬥ limitationThese are all words for sth that limits what you can do or what can happen.以上各词均表示限制或限定。limitthe greatest or smallest amount of sth that is allowed指极限、限量、限额：◆The EU has set strict limits on pollution levels.欧盟对污染程度作了严格的限定。◆the speed limit速度限制restriction(ratherformal ) a rule or law that limits what you can do指限制规定、限制法规：◆There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw.取款没有限额。control(often in compounds) the act of limiting or managing sth; a method of doing this（常构成复合词）指限制、约束、管理、管制：◆arms control军备控制constraint(ratherformal ) a fact or decision that limits what you can do指限制、限定、约束：◆We have to work within severe constraints of time and money.我们必须在时间紧迫、资金紧张的限制下工作。restraint(ratherformal ) a decision, a rule, an idea, etc. that limits what you can do; the act of limiting sth because it is necessary or sensible to do so指约束力、管制措施、制约因素、控制、限制：◆The government has imposed export restraints on some products.政府对一些产品实行了出口控制。◆The unions are unlikely to accept any sort of wage restraint.工会不大可能接受任何形式的工资限制。limitationthe act or process of limiting sth; a rule, fact or condition that limits sth指限制、控制、起限制作用的规则、事实或条件：◆They would resist any limitation of their powers.他们会抵制对他们权力的任何限制。restriction, constraint, restraint or limitation?用 restriction、constraint、restraint 还是 limitation？These are all things that limit what you can do. A restriction is rule or law that is made by sb in authority. A constraint is sth that exists rather than sth that is made, although it may exist as a result of sb's decision. A restraint is also sth that exists: it can exist outside yourself, as the result of sb else's decision; but it can also exist inside you, as a fear of what other people may think or as your own feeling about what is acceptable.以上各词均表示限制规定。restriction 指掌权者所作的规定或法规。constraint 指现存的限制或约束而非作出的决定，尽管这种约束也可能是因他人的决定而存在。restraint 亦指现存的限制或制约因素，既可能指自身以外的因素，如他人的决定；也可能指自身因素，如担心别人的想法或顾虑自己的做法能否被接受：◆moral/social/cultural restraints道德/社会/文化制约因素A limitation is more general and can be a rule that sb makes or a fact or condition that exists. * limitation 较通用，可指人为的规定，也可指客观存在的构成限制的事实或条件。Patternslimits/restrictions/controls/constraints/restraints/limitations on sthlimits/limitations to sthsevere limits/restrictions/controls/constraints/restraints/limitationstight limits/restrictions/controls/constraintsto impose/remove limits/restrictions/controls/constraints/restraints/limitationsto lift restrictions/controls/constraints/restraintsthe furthest edge of an area or a place （地区或地方的）境界，界限，范围◆ We were reaching the limits of civilization . 我们快到蛮荒地界了。◆ the city limits (= the imaginary line which officially divides the city from the area outside )城市境界 ➡ see also off-limits ● be the ˈlimit (old-fashioned , informal ) to be extremely annoying 极其令人讨厌● within ˈlimits to some extent ; with some restrictions 在某种程度上；有一定限制◆ I'm willing to help , within limits . 我愿意帮忙，可有一定的限度。● the sky's the ˈlimit (informal ) there is no limit to what sb can achieve , earn , do , etc .无穷尽；什么都可能；不可限量◆ With a talent like his , the sky's the limit . 以他的禀赋，前途不可限量。🔑 limitBrE /ˈlɪmɪt/ NAmE /ˈlɪmɪt/ verb present simple - I / you / we / they limit BrE /ˈlɪmɪt/ NAmE /ˈlɪmɪt/ present simple - he / she / it limits BrE /ˈlɪmɪts/ NAmE /ˈlɪmɪts/ past simple limited BrE /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ NAmE /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ past participle limited BrE /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ NAmE /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ -ing form limiting BrE /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/ 🔑 ~sth (to sth )to stop sth from increasing beyond a particular amount or level 限制；限定SYN restrict◆ measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars 限制汽车二氧化碳排放的措施◆ The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice . 你要消费的金额会限制你的选择。🔑 ~yourself /sb (to sth )to restrict or reduce the amount of sth that you or sb can have or use 限量；减量◆ Families are limited to four free tickets each . 每户限发四张免费票。◆ I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight . 我为了减肥，限定自己每天摄入 1 000 大卡的热量。 ● ˈlimit sth to sb /sth 🔑 [usually passive ]to make sth exist or happen only in a particular place or within a particular group 使（某事只在某地或某群体内）存在（或发生）◆ Violent crime is not limited to big cities . 暴力犯罪并不局限于大城市。◆ The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures . 教授历史不应该局限于讲年代和人物。 |
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