| 单词 | limit |
| 释义 | limit nounadjective | verb + limit | preposition adjective➤outer外部界限▸➤northern, southern, etc.北部、南部等界限▸➤three-mile, etc. * 3 英里等的界限➤city, town (both especially name) 市界；镇界◆a few miles outside of the city limits市界数英里之外➤annual, daily, etc.年度、每日等限量◆four cups of coffee is my daily limit.4 杯咖啡是我一天的限量。➤term (especially name) 任期时限◆term limits for members of congress国会成员的任期限制➤lifetime终生的限制◆a lifetime limit of five years for welfare support一生中享受福利救济不超过 5 年的限制➤absolute, extreme, ultimate极限◆i can offer you $50 but that's my absolute limit.我可以给你出 50 美元，但这是我能出的最高数额了。◆the vessel is operating at the extreme limits of the acceptable ranges.这艘船正在可接受范围的极限处作业。➤higher, maximum, upper上限▸➤lower, minimum下限▸➤severe, strict, stringent, tight严格的限制◆the application must be made within a strict time limit.必须在限期内提出申请，过时不候。➤narrow狭小的限制范围◆we are forced to operate within relatively narrow limits.我们被迫在相对狭小的范围内进行操作。➤arbitrary随意的限制◆the eu's arbitrary limits on fiscal policy欧盟对财政政策的随意限制➤finite有限限度◆the idea that the planet has finite limits行星有一定限度的观念➤age, height, size, speed, temperature, time, weight年龄／高度／大小／速度／温度／时间／重量限制◆there's a weight limit on the bridge.这座桥有载重限制。➤physical生理局限➤practical实际极限◆there's a practical limit to how small a portable computer can be.便携式电脑到底能做多小是有实际极限的。➤inherent内在的限制◆the inherent limits of the hardware硬件本身的限制➤safe, safety安全限制◆the temperature is within safe operating limits.温度处于安全操作范围之内。➤exposure接触限制◆the exposure limits to this group of chemicals该类化学品的接触限制➤emission排放限制◆the same emission limits apply to all engines.相同的排放限制适用于所有发动机。➤budget, contribution, credit, financial, income, overdraft, spending预算／养老金／信贷／财政／收入／透支／支出限额◆the irs contribution limits美国国税局规定的养老金缴纳限额◆i don't want to go over my overdraft limit.我不想超出我的透支限额。➤constitutional, legal, prescribed, statutory宪法／法律／规定的／立法限制▸➤acceptable, allowable, appropriate, permissible, reasonable, recommended可接受的／允许的／适当的／准许的／合理的／建议的限额➤clear, specific明确的／具体的限制◆establish clear limits, but keep rules to a minimum.设定明确的限制，但规则数目应该尽量少。➤established, fixed, set, specified设定的限度；规定的限度；明确的限制◆most credit card issuers have set limits on how low rates can go.多数信用卡发行机构都设有费用低限。➤posted (name) 标示的限制◆the posted speed limit is 35 mph.标示的限速是每小时 35 英里。➤normal正常范围◆the engine was still reading well above normal limits.发动机的读数仍远高于正常数值。➤theoretical理论局限◆the theoretical limits of human knowledge人类知识的理论局限verb + limit➤have有限制◆the new law has its limits.新法律有其局限性。➤approach, near, reach接近限度；达到限度◆the industry was approaching the limits of expansion.该行业正在接近扩张的极限。➤cross超过限度➤define, determine规定／确定界限◆the narrow limits defined by the emperor皇帝制订的严苛限制➤explore探索极限◆she wants zack to be free to explore his limits, experiment and try new things.她想让扎克自由地探索自己的极限，试验并尝试各种新事物。➤establish, impose, place, put, set设定限额◆the government has set a limit on spending on the arts.政府给艺术方面的开支设定了一个限额。➤enforce执行限制◆there's a strict time limit enforced by a penalty.有严格的时间限制，超时者会受到处罚。➤respect不违背限制◆we want to respect the limits that our elders have imposed on us.我们应该遵从长者对我们的约束。➤accept, acknowledge, recognize接受／承认／认识到限制◆they recognize the limits of their conventional strategies.他们认识到他们那些常规战略的局限性。➤expand, extend, increase, raise提高限额➤break打破限制◆she must have broken every speed limit in los angeles getting here.她肯定是超越了洛杉矶的所有限速赶到这里的。➤challenge, push, stretch, test挑战极限；推到极限；拉到极限；考查极限◆their designers have pushed the limits of technology in order to create something new.为了创新，他们的设计师已经把技术发挥到了极限。➤lower, reduce降低限制◆this led them to reduce the upper age limit from age 65 to age 59.这种情况使得他们把年龄上限从 65 岁降到了 59 岁。➤exceed超过限制◆you were exceeding the speed limit.你刚才超速了。➤overcome, transcend克服／超越限制➤overstep, violate违反限制▸➤push sb to把某人推到极限◆she pushed me to the limit of my abilities.她逼着我把自己的能力发挥到了极限。preposition➤above a/the limit超过限制◆the level of radioactivity in the soil was found to be above recommended limits.土壤的辐射水平被发现超过了规定的限度。➤at a/the limit处于极限◆i was almost at the limits of my patience.我的耐心几乎到了极限。➤below a/the limit低于限度◆the price fell below the lower limit.价格已低于下限。◆the trees are found only below a limit of 1 500 feet.这些树只有在 1,500 英尺以下的地带才能找到。➤beyond a/the limit超过限度◆heat levels rose beyond the recommended limits.热度超过了建议的限度。◆fishing beyond the twelve-mile limit is not permitted.到 12 英里界限以外捕鱼是不允许的。➤off limits禁止入内的；禁区◆the building is off limits to the public.该大楼不对民众开放。◆she explained it was her room and it was off limits.她解释说那是她的房间，禁止入内。➤on a/the limit在界限上◆islands on the outer limit of the continent在大陆外围界限上的岛屿➤outside a/the limits在（⋯）范围之外◆lonely stretch of highway outside the city limits市界外一段偏僻的公路➤over a/the limit超过限度◆he'd been drinking and was well over the legal limit.他一直在饮酒，已经远远超过了法定限量。➤up to a/the limit直到上限◆you can buy cigarettes up to a limit of 200 per person.每个人最多能买 200 根香烟。➤within a/the limit在限制之内◆they did well within the limits of their knowledge.鉴于知识所限，他们已经做得很好了。◆there was no school within a limit of ten miles.10 英里内没有一所学校。➤within limits在规定范围内◆the children can do what they like, within limits.孩子们可以在规定范围内做自己喜欢的事。➤without limit无限制◆banks may import currency without limit.银行可以无限制地进口货币。➤limit on对⋯的限制◆there's a limit on the number of tickets you can buy.购票数量是有限制的。➤limit to⋯有限◆there's a limit to what we can do to help.我们能帮的有限。limit verbadverb | verb + limit | preposition adverb➤drastically, greatly, seriously, severely, sharply, significantly, strictly, substantially极大地限制；严格限制➤effectively有效地限制◆these regulations effectively limit our available strategic choices.这些规则有效地限制了我们可用的战略选择。verb + limit➤attempt to, seek to, take steps to, try to, work to企图／力图／采取措施／试图／努力限制◆they are working to limit oil drilling in the arctic national wildlife refuge.他们正在努力限制在北极国家野生动物保护区内的石油开采。➤be designed to目的在于限制◆the change in the law was designed to limit the scope for corruption.修改法律条文是为了遏制腐败。➤agree to同意限制▸➤serve to, tend to会限制◆rigid job descriptions can serve to limit productivity.严格的工作职责划分会限制生产率。➤refuse to拒绝限制◆as a scientist i refuse to limit myself to these barriers.作为一名科学家，我不会让自己受这些障碍制约。preposition➤to局限于⋯◆the teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures.历史教学不能只限于日期和数字。 limit /lɪmɪt/ noun [countable] the greatest or smallest amount of sth that is possible or allowed 极限；限额；限量◆some banks set a daily limit on cash withdrawals. 有几家银行规定了每日提取现金的限额。◆to keep government spending within acceptable limits 将政府开支保持在可接受的限度内 credit limit ◇ floor limit ◇ time limit limit /lɪmɪt/ verb [transitive] 1.to stop sth from increasing beyond a particular amount or level 限制；限定◆the agreement with the union limits the number of layoffs to 400. 与工会达成的协定是将裁员人数限制在 400 人。limit yourself/sb (to sth) to restrict or reduce the amount of sth that you or sb can have or use 限量；减量◆employees are limited to two short breaks a day. 员工一天最多有两次短暂的休息时间。 ●limit sth to sb/sth (usually be limited to) 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）◆the service will be limited to the us market. 这项服务将只限于向美国市场提供。☞ limit☞ limitlimit noun 1➤a speed/time/age limit速度／时间／年龄限制➤a limit to what we can do我们做事能力的限度limit ♦︎ restriction ♦︎ control ♦︎ constraint ♦︎ restraint ♦︎ limitation ♦︎ ceiling ♦︎ curb ♦︎ checkthese are all words for sth that limits what you can do or what can happen.这些词均表示限制、限定、制约。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆limits / restrictions / controls / constraints / restraints / limitations / a ceiling / curbs / checks on sth◆limits / limitations / checks to sth◆without limits / restrictions / controls / constraints / restraints / limitations / checks◆severe limits / restrictions / controls / constraints / restraints / limitations / checks◆tight limits / restrictions / controls / constraints◆effective limits / restrictions / controls / constraints / restraints◆an artificial limit / restriction / constraint◆to impose limits / restrictions / controls / constraints / restraints / limitations / a ceiling / curbs / checks◆to place limits / restrictions / controls / constraints / restraints / limitations / a ceiling / checks◆to introduce limits / restrictions / controls / constraints / limitations / curbs / checks◆to remove / accept limits / restrictions / controls / constraints / restraints / limitations◆to lift restrictions / controls / constraints / restraints / the ceiling◆to tighten / relax restrictions / controls / constraints◆to act as a control / constraint / restraint / limitation / ceiling / curb / check■ limit [countable] the greatest or smallest amount of sth that is allowed极限；限量；限额◆the eu has set strict limits on pollution levels.欧盟对污染程度定下了严格的限制。◆he admitted that he had broken the speed limit.他承认超速驾驶。◆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。◆it is our job to keep government spending within acceptable limits.我们的职责是使政府的开支保持在可接受的限额内。 ➡ see also limit → confine sb/sth to sth phrasal verb ■ restriction [countable] (rather formal) a rule or law that limits what you can do限制规定；限制法规◆speed restrictions are in operation on the m4 due to poor visibility.由于能见度低，m4 高速公路正在实施限速。◆the government has agreed to lift restrictions on press freedom.政府已经同意取消对新闻自由的限制。◆there are no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw.取款没有限额。 ➡ see also restrict → confine sb/sth to sth phrasal verb ■ control [uncountable, countable] (often in compounds常构成复合词) the act of limiting or managing sth; a method of doing this限制；管制；约束◆traffic control交通管制◆talks on arms control军备控制谈判◆a new advance has been made in the control of malaria.在控制疟疾方面已取得新的进展。◆government controls on trade and industry政府对工商业的管理◆price controls on food were ended.对食品价格的控制已告结束。◆a pest control officer was called in to deal with the rat problem.一名虫害防治员被请来应对鼠害问题。■ constraint [countable] (rather formal) a fact or decision that limits what you can do限制；限定；约束◆we have to work within severe constraints of time and money.我们不得不在时间紧迫、资金紧绌的限制下工作。◆this decision will impose serious financial constraints on all schools.这项决定将使所有学校受到严格的财务限制。 ➡ see also constrain → confine sb/sth to sth phrasal verb ■ restraint [countable, usually plural, uncountable] (rather formal) a decision, rule, idea, etc. that limits what you can do; the act of limiting sth because it is necessary or sensible to do so管制措施；制约因素；（必要或合理的）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限制。◆there are certain social restraints on drinking alcohol.在饮酒方面存在着某些社会制约因素。◆the unions are unlikely to accept any sort of wage restraint.这些工会不可能接受任何形式的工资限制。◆they said that they would fight without restraint (= completely freely) for what they wanted.他们说，为达目的，他们会无所顾忌地抗争到底。■ limitation [uncountable, countable] the act or process of limiting sth; a rule, fact or condition that limits sth限制；控制；限制措施；制约条件◆they would resist any limitation of their powers.他们会抵制对他们权力的任何限制。◆disability is a physical limitation on your life.残疾在生理上限制了你的生活。◆there should be no limitations to progress in the talks.谈判的进展情况不应受到任何制约。note 辨析 restriction, constraint, restraint or 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.这些词均表示限制，其中 restriction 指权威人士制订的规定或法规； constraint 指现存的限制或约束而非作出的规定，尽管这种约束也可能是因他人的决定而存在； restraint 也指现存的限制或制约因素，既可能指自身之外的因素，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 / conventional restraints道德／社会／文化／习俗的制约因素a limitation is more general and can be a rule that sb makes or a fact or condition that exists. * limitation 使用比较普遍，可指某人作出的限制规定，也可指现存的制约因素或条件。■ ceiling [countable] the highest limit on sth such as prices or wages（价格、工资等的）最高限度，上限，最大限量◆they have put a ceiling on the price of fuel.他们规定了燃料价格的上限。◆the government has decided to lift price ceilings on bread and milk.政府已决定取消对面包和牛奶的最高限价。■ curb /kɜːb; name kɜːrb/ [countable] a rule or action that limits the level, amount or degree of sth（对水平、数量或程度）起限制作用的规定（或行为）◆we are in favour of strict curbs on government spending.我们赞成对政府开支采取严格限制措施。◆counselling acted as a curb on his violent behaviour.心理咨询对他的暴力行为起到了抑制作用。■ check [countable] (rather formal) something that slows down the progress of sth else or stops it from getting worse阻碍进程的事物；防止恶化的事物◆a cold spring will provide a natural check on the number of insects.寒冷的春季会自然控制昆虫的数量。◆the house of commons became the most fundamental check to the power of the british monarchy.下议院对英国君主的权力起到了最根本的制衡作用。limit noun 2➤a speed/time/age limit速度／时间／年龄限制➤a limit to what we can do我们做事能力的限度limit ♦︎ line ♦︎ boundary ♦︎ parameter ♦︎ bounds ♦︎ frontier ♦︎ confines ♦︎ borderlinethese are all words for the edge of an area of thought, behaviour or possibility, or the division between one area of thought, etc. and another.这些词均表示思想、行为或可能性的限度、界限或分界线。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆the line / boundary / borderline between sth and sth else◆beyond the limits / boundaries / parameters / bounds / frontiers / confines of sth◆within the limits / boundaries / parameters / bounds / confines of sth◆outside the limits / parameters / bounds / confines of sth◆at the limits / boundaries / frontiers / borderline of sth◆on the boundary / borderline between / of sth◆to extend the limits / boundaries / parameters / bounds / frontiers of sth◆to set / define / establish the limits / boundaries / parameters / bounds of sth◆to cross the boundary / borderline between / of sth■ limit [countable] the point at which sth stops being possible or existing限度；极限◆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。◆there is no limit to what we can achieve.我们可实现的目标是没有极限的。◆our finances have been stretched to the limit.我们的财力已经消耗殆尽。◆she pushed me to the limit of my abilities.她把我推到了能力的极限。◆she knew the limits of her power.她知道自己的权限。■ line [countable] the division between one area of thought or behaviour and another（思想或行为的）界限，分界线◆we want to cut across lines of race, sex and religion.我们想超越种族、性别和宗教的界限。◆there is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it.关心别人正在做的事情和插手其中之间存在着细微的差别。◆there is no clear dividing line between what is good and what is bad.好事与坏事之间没有明显的分界线。■ boundary /baʊndri/ [countable] something that marks the limits or edges of one area of thought or behaviour and/or separates it from another（思想或行为的）边界，界限，分界线◆it is up to the teacher to set the boundary between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.划清可为与不可为之间的界限是老师的职责。◆scientists continue to push back the boundaries of human knowledge.科学家不断扩大人类知识的范围。note 辨析 line or boundary?a line between two areas of thought or behaviour is sth that exists and often needs to be judged carefully. a boundary does not just exist: it has to be decided by sb. * line 指两种思想或行为之间现存的，而且经常需要仔细判断的界限； boundary 不仅是现存的，而且是必须由某人来规定的界限◆no clear dividing boundary ◆a fine boundary between ◆it is up to the teacher to set the line... boundary often directs your attention to what lies within the boundaries, which mark the edge of what you are considering: you can push back/extend the boundaries of sth but not◆push back/extend the lines * boundary 常把人的注意力引向界限内的东西，这就限定了考虑的范围。可以说 push back/extend the boundaries of sth，但不说 push back/extend the lines。■ parameter /pəræmɪtə(r)/ [countable, usually plural] (formal) something that marks the limits of what you are considering or how sth can be done规范；范围◆we need to define the parameters of this debate.我们需要为这次辩论设定规范。◆we had to work within the parameters that had already been established.我们必须在设定的范围内工作。■ bounds /baʊndz/ [plural] (rather formal) the accepted or furthest limits of sth限制范围；极限◆public spending must be kept within reasonable bounds.公共开支必须控制在合理的范围内。◆it was not beyond the bounds of possibility that they would meet again one day.他们有一天会再度相遇，这不是没有可能。◆his enthusiasm knew no bounds (= was very great).他的热情无比高涨。■ frontier /frʌntɪə(r); name frʌntɪr/ [countable, usually plural] the limits of what is known about sth or what sb/sth can do学科的尖端；权力的边缘◆this research programme aims to push back the frontiers of science.本科研项目力争开拓科学前沿。■ confines /kɒnfaɪnz; name kɑːnfaɪnz/ [plural] (formal) a limited amount of space within walls or other barriers; the limits of what is known, allowed or possible in a situation（墙壁等围成的）范围；界限；边界◆he spent three years within the narrow confines of the prison.他在狭小的监狱里度过了三年时间。◆she wanted to experience things outside the close confines of family life.她想体验一些超出家庭小圈子的事情。 ➡ see also confine sb/sth to sth → confine sb/sth to sth note 辨析 frontiers or confines? confines emphasizes how little space, knowledge etc. there is; frontiers emphasizes how much knowledge there is and how it is increasing. * confines 侧重指空间或知识等范围的狭窄，frontier 侧重指知识的多少以及如何增长。■ borderline [countable] the division between two qualities or conditions（两种特质或状况之间的）分界线◆the biography sometimes crosses the borderline between fact and fiction.这部传记有时混淆了事实与虚构的分界线。 ➡ see also borderline → vague adj. limit verb ➡ see also the entry for confine sb/sth to sth另见 confine sb/sth to sth 条limit ♦︎ control ♦︎ restrict ♦︎ curb ♦︎ contain ♦︎ check ♦︎ cap ♦︎ rein sth in ♦︎ suppress ♦︎ hold/keep sth in checkthese words all mean to stop sth increasing beyond a particular amount or level, from spreading or from getting worse.这些词均表示限制、抑制。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆to be limited / restricted to sth◆to limit / control / restrict / curb / check / cap / rein in spending◆to limit / control / restrict / curb / check growth◆to limit / control / curb / contain / check inflation◆to keep spending / inflation / growth in check◆to limit / control / restrict / curb / cap expenditure◆to limit / control / curb / contain / check the spread of sth◆to limit / control / check the expansion of sth◆to limit / control / restrict the size / number / extent / amount of sth◆to limit / control / restrict / curb / check your speed◆to drastically / greatly / severely limit / restrict / curb sth■ limit [transitive] to stop sth from increasing beyond a particular amount or level限制；限定◆calorie intake is strictly limited to 1 000 a day.热量的摄入严格限定在每天 1 000 大卡。◆the amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice.你要消费的金额限制着你的选择。◆they introduced measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars.他们采取了措施限制汽车二氧化碳的排放。◆there is no evidence that the restrictions have limited the effectiveness of the advertising.没有证据表明这些规定制约了广告的效果。■ control (-ll-) [transitive] to limit sth or make it happen in a particular way控制；限制；限定◆the government has announced new measures to control immigration.政府已宣布了限制外来移民的新措施。◆many biological processes are controlled by hormones.许多生理过程都是由激素控制的。◆parents should control what their kids watch on television.家长应该限定孩子看什么样的电视节目。■ restrict [transitive] to limit the size, amount or range of sth限制，限定（规模、数量或范围）◆we restrict the number of students per class to ten.我们把每个班的学生人数限定为十人。◆they tried to control traffic congestion by restricting entry to the city.他们试图通过限定进城车辆的数量来防止交通拥堵。◆fog severely restricted visibility.浓雾严重影响了能见度。◆there have been several attempts to restrict the sale of alcohol.曾做过几次限制酒精饮料销售的尝试。note 辨析 limit or restrict?in many cases you can use either word; however, restrict is used more often to talk about limiting what people can do; limit is used both for limiting what people can do and for controlling the effects of sth.在许多情况下这两个词可以通用，但 restrict 更多指限定人的行为，limit 既可指限定人的行为，也可指控制某事的效应◆to restrict carbon dioxide emissions from cars ◆to restrict the effectiveness of advertising ■ curb [transitive] to control or limit sth, especially sth bad控制，抑制，约束（有害事物）◆a range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation.为了抑制通货膨胀已实施了一系列的政策。◆this legislation will greatly curb the power of local authorities.这次立法将大大限制地方当局的权力。■ contain [transitive] (written) to stop sth harmful from spreading or getting worse防止⋯蔓延；防止⋯恶化◆far more could have been done to contain the epidemic.本可以做更多事情来防止此次流行病的蔓延。◆he introduced repressive measures to contain the violence.他采取了一些遏止暴力行为的镇压措施。■ check [transitive] to stop sth bad from continuing控制，抑制，阻止（有害事物）◆the government is determined to check the growth of public spending.政府决心要控制公共开支的增长。◆she tied some strips of cloth around the wound to check the bleeding.她在伤口上缠了些布条来止血。note 辨析 curb, contain or check?to contain a problem is to stop it from getting worse or spreading over a larger area, but without actually getting rid of it from the areas where it already exists; to curb sth is to reduce it to a lower level; to check sth is to stop it altogether. * contain 指防止问题恶化或蔓延，但并不能将其根除； curb 指降低严重程度； check 则指完全控制住。■ cap (-pp-) [transitive, usually passive] (especially bre) to limit the amount of money that can be charged for sth or spent on sth限额收取（或支出）◆we will continue to cap local government spending where necessary.必要时我们将继续限制地方政府的开支额度。◆the total annual fee is capped at 1.5 per cent.年费总额限定在 1.5%。■ rein sth in rein-->to start to control sth strictly, especially after it has been increasing too quickly（尤指增速过快而）严格控制，加强管理◆this is part of a battle to rein in public spending on health.此举是严控公共医疗开支这一艰巨工作的一环。◆if the situation continues, she may not be able to rein in the military much longer.如果这种局面继续下去，她对军队的控制力也许就维持不了多久了。■ suppress /səpres/ [transitive] (written) to stop sth from growing, developing or continuing, especially a natural process or function压制，阻止，抑制（自然过程或功能）◆slimming drugs do help to suppress appetite.减肥药确实能够抑制食欲。◆a 5 cm layer will suppress weed growth.一层 5 厘米厚的覆盖物就能抑制杂草的生长。opp stimulate → stimulate ■ hold sth in check-->■ keep sth in check -->idiom(held, held; kept, kept)to control sth that could be a problem, so that it does not spread or get worse控制，制止（以免蔓延或恶化）◆they want interest rates kept in check.他们希望利率控制在合理范围之内。◆we need to keep the rabbit population in check.我们需要控制兔子的数量。limit [transitive, often passive] to control the amount of sth that you or sb can have or use; to make sth exist or happen only in a particular place or within a particular group限量；限制；限定◆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，限定自己每天只摄取 1 000 卡的热量。◆violent crime is not limited to big cities.暴力犯罪并不仅限于大城市。 ➡ see also limit → limit noun 1 limit [countable] the furthest edge of an area or 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 houses lie outside the city limits (= the official boundary of the city).这些房子位处城市地界以外。limit [countable] the greatest or smallest amount of sth that is allowed极限；限量；限额◆the eu has set strict limits on pollution levels.欧盟对污染程度定下了严格的限制。◆he admitted that he had broken the speed limit.他承认超速驾驶。◆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。◆it is our job to keep government spending within acceptable limits.我们的职责是使政府的开支保持在可接受的限额内。 ➡ see also limit → confine sb/sth to sth phrasal verb limit [countable] the point at which sth stops being possible or existing限度；极限◆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。◆there is no limit to what we can achieve.我们可实现的目标是没有极限的。◆our finances have been stretched to the limit.我们的财力已经消耗殆尽。◆she pushed me to the limit of my abilities.她把我推到了能力的极限。◆she knew the limits of her power.她知道自己的权限。limit [transitive] to stop sth from increasing beyond a particular amount or level限制；限定◆calorie intake is strictly limited to 1 000 a day.热量的摄入严格限定在每天 1 000 大卡。◆the amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice.你要消费的金额限制着你的选择。◆they introduced measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars.他们采取了措施限制汽车二氧化碳的排放。◆there is no evidence that the restrictions have limited the effectiveness of the advertising.没有证据表明这些规定制约了广告的效果。limit¹/ˈlɪmɪt ||; ˈlɪmɪt/noun[c] 1. the greatest or smallest amount of sth that is allowed or possible 极限；限度: ◇a speed/age/time limit 速度╱年龄╱时间限制◇he was fined for exceeding the speed limit. 他开车超速而被罚款。◇there's a limit to the amount of time i'm prepared to spend on this. 我准备花在这上面的时间是有限度的。 2. the outside edge of a place or area 界限: ◇the city limits 市区范围◇lorries are not allowed within a two-mile limit of the town centre. 市中心两英里范围内不准卡车行驶。 off limits (us 美) =out of boundswithin limits only up to a reasonable point or amount 适度地；有限度地 limit²/ˈlɪmɪt ||; ˈlɪmɪt/verb [t] limit sb/sth (to sth) to keep sb/sth within or below a certain amount, size, degree or area 限制；限定: ◇in china families are limited to just one child. 在中国，每个家庭只可以生一个孩子。 limit1 the largest amount that is allowed or possible2 the smallest amount that is allowed or possible3 when there are limits on what you can do4 to put a limit on something5 when there is a limit on the size or amount of something6 when there is no limitrelated wordswhen there is not enough of something 没有足够的某物 enough/not enough,see alsocontrol/not control,rule/regulation,law,1. the largest amount that is allowed or possible 允许或可能的最大数量 limit /ˈlɪmɪt, ˈlɪmət/ [countable noun usually singular] the highest number, speed, temperature etc that is allowed by a law or rule ［数目、速度、温度等的］限制；限度 he borrowed money up to the limit that the bank allowed. 他向银行借的钱达到了银行允许的最高限额。limit on there's no limit on the amount of money that may be brought into the us. 可以带进美国的钱没有最高限额。time/age/speed limit the interstate speed limit is 65 m.p.h. 州际公路上的限速是每小时65英里。over/above the limit pollution levels in the water were found to be over the official limit. 水的污染程度被发现超过了官方的规定。set a limit decide what a limit will be 设定限量 some families set limits on how much they spend on each other's christmas present. 有些家庭为圣诞节互送礼物设定消费限额。 maximum /ˈmæksɪməm, ˈmæksəməm/ [adjective only before noun] the maximum number or amount is the largest number or amount that is possible, normal, or allowed 最大量的；最大限度的 after leaving calais, the train soon reaches its maximum speed of 300 kph. 列车驶出加来后很快就达到了每小时300公里的最高时速。 forty is the maximum number of passengers this bus is allowed to carry. 这辆公共汽车限载40名乘客。 ditikins faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. 迪提金斯面临着最长15年的刑期。 maximum [singular noun] the maximum you don't have to wait long for a new passport - 3 weeks is about the maximum. 新护照不需要等很长时间—三个星期差不多是最长的了。a maximum of £10/50%/30 degrees etc individuals may donate a maximum of $1000 to the campaign. 个人最多可向这次活动捐赠1,000美元。 the most /ðə ˈməʊst/ [quantifier] the largest amount or number of something 最多量；最大数额 the most (that) he likes to gamble, but the most he ever won was $1000. 他喜欢赌博，但是他赢得最多的一次也就是1,000美元。 two cakes is the most that i can bake in my oven at one time. 我的烤箱一次最多能烤两个蛋糕。at most/at the most as the largest amount possible or allowed 最多 a new tyre would cost £70 at the very most. 一条新轮胎最多卖70英镑。 upper limit /ˌʌpəʳ ˈlɪmə̇t/ [countable noun usually singular] the largest amount of something that is allowed within a range ［允许范围的］上限，最高限度 the explosion had a force that was close to the upper limit allowed by nuclear arms treaties. 此次爆炸的威力接近于核武器条约所允许的上限。upper limit on the pentagon did not set an upper limit on troop deployments during the war. 五角大楼对战时的军队调配没有规定上限。 ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ [singular noun] the largest number or amount of something that is officially allowed - use this especially in business 上限，最大限度［尤用于商业方面］ import quotas may rise from the present ceiling of 18.5 million to 20 million. 进口配额可能会从目前1,850万的上限上升到2000万。ceiling on there is a ceiling on the amount of foreign investment allowed in any company in the country. 国内公司所允许的国外投资是有上限的。debt ceiling the largest amount that a country is allowed to owe ［国家的］债务最高限额 congress was once again considering raising the federal debt ceiling. 国会又一次在考虑上调联邦债务的上限。 cut-off point /ˈkʌt ɒf ˌpɔɪnt/ [countable noun usually singular] the largest amount or number that is allowed before something stops happening, has an effect etc ［某事停止发生、产生作用的］截止点 the machine's cut-off point is 1000 volts, which is the safety maximum. 机器的断电点是1,000伏特，这是最大安全限值。 science has pushed back the cut-off point at which a woman can no longer bear children. 科学已经将女性停止生育的年龄往后推了。2. the smallest amount that is allowed or possible 允许或可能的最小数量 the least /ðə ˈliːst/ [quantifier] the smallest amount or number of something 最低量；最小数 the least (that) £20,000 is the least we could accept for a car of this type. 这种型号的汽车我们至少要两万英镑才能接受。 the least anyone around here works is about 50 hours per week. 这里的人每周至少工作50小时左右。 minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm, ˈmɪnəməm/ [adjective] the minimum number or amount is the smallest number or amount that is possible or allowed 最小的；最少的；最低限度的 what is the minimum wage these days? 现在最低工资是多少？ the minimum age to buy cigarettes is 18. 购买香烟的最低年龄是18岁。 minimum [singular noun] the minimum he usually just pays the minimum each month on his credit cards. 他一般每个月只付信用卡的最低还款额。a minimum of £10/50%/30 degrees etc you have to stay for a minimum of 7 days. 你必须至少逗留七天。absolute/bare minimum the very least number or amount 绝对/仅够的最少量 the hospital has reduced staffing to an absolute minimum. 医院已经将职工人数减到不能再减了。keep something to a minimum let's try to keep irrelevant comments to a minimum. 不相关的话，我们尽量少说。 lower limit /ˌləʊəʳ ˈlɪmə̇t/ [countable noun usually singular] the least amount of something that is allowed within a range ［允许范围的］下限，最低限度 age 3 is really the lower limit for teaching children to swim. 3岁其实是教小孩子学游泳的最小年龄。lower limit of deposits are subject to a lower limit of $400. 存款的下限是400美元。 threshold /ˈθreʃhəʊld, -ʃəʊld/ [countable noun] a number or level at which something begins to happen or to have an effect, especially the lowest number or level ［某事物开始发生或产生作用的］限度［尤指最低限度］ if the temperature falls below a particular threshold, a warning light comes on. 如果温度降到某个底线，警示灯就会亮起来。 under the proposal, those whose earnings were less than a $36,000 threshold would not have to pay taxes. 根据这一提议，收入低于36,000美元这一下限者无须纳税。3. when there are limits on what you can do 所能做的事情有限度 limits /ˈlɪmɪts, ˈlɪməts/ [plural noun] the rules or facts that control someone's freedom or their ability to do what they want 限度；限制 limits to there are practical limits to the number of cases we can deal with each day. 我们每天所能处理的案件数量有实际的限制。limits of he's well aware of the limits of his knowledge. 他深知自己知识有限。within limits we want our employees to enjoy themselves, within certain limits. 我们要让我们的员工过得愉快，但是要有一定的分寸。 limitations /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz, ˌlɪməˈteɪʃənz/ [plural noun] limits on what someone or something is able to do 限制，局限 limitations of the limitations of the computer system make some operations very difficult. 该电脑系统的局限性使某些操作变得十分困难。limitations on the president was unwilling to accept limitations on his power. 总裁不愿意接受权力上的限制。physical limitations hikers should know their physical limitations and not take unnecessary risks. 远足者应该知道自己体力上的不足，不要去冒不必要的危险。 restrictions /rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/ [plural noun] rules or laws that strictly control what you are allowed to do 限制，规定，约束 there are certain travel restrictions in effect in certain areas along the border. 边境的某些地区实行了一些旅行限制。restrictions on unions are pressing for restrictions on steel imports from japan. 工会正敦促限制从日本进口钢材。 because of restrictions on reporting, newspapers were not allowed to cover the story. 因为新闻报道方面的限制，报纸不允许报道这一事件。impose restrictions officially order that something must be limited 实施限制 new restrictions have been imposed on immigration. 新的移民限制已经实施。 constraints /kənˈstreɪnts/ [plural noun] facts or conditions that limit what you can do, for example not having enough time, money etc 约束，限制［如时间、金钱等不够］ because of time constraints two acts had to be cut from the show. 由于时间上的限制，演出删去了两幕。constraints of the constraints of prison life are sometimes too much for people to bear. 狱中生活的约束有时候使犯人难以忍受。 be limited /biː ˈlɪmə̇tə̇d/ [verb phrase] to not be able to do everything that you want because things are not available, there are rules or laws about it etc ［因缺乏某物而］受到限制；有限 our choice of shops is somewhat limited because we don't have a car. 由于没有车，我们能去的商店有限。be limited to we're limited to two weeks of vacation a year, so a three-week safari isn't possible. 我们每年的假期只有两个星期，所以三个星期的游猎之旅是不可能的。be limited by many hong kong performers are limited by their lack of english skills in making the transition to hollywood. 许多香港艺人因受其英语能力所限，难以进军好莱坞。 be restricted /biː rɪˈstrɪktə̇d/ [verb phrase] if something is restricted to a particular amount, time, group etc, there are rules or other conditions limiting it to that amount, time, group etc 受限制于［数量、时间、组别等］ access to the president is restricted. 总统不能随便接近。be restricted to in those days, visiting in the hospital was restricted to specific weekend hours only. 那个时候，到医院探望病人只限在周末特定的几个小时。be restricted by because forbes was using his own money, he was not restricted by federal limits on campaign spending. 因为福布斯用的是他自己的钱，他的竞选开支不受联邦政府规定上限的约束。 be constrained /biː kənˈstreɪnd/ [verb phrase] to be unable to do what you want to do because of facts or conditions, for example, because you do not have enough time or money ［如因时间或金钱不够而］被约束，受限制 sharon's options were severely constrained because of the foolish choices she made as a teenager. 由于十来岁时所作的愚蠢决定，莎伦现在的选择受到很大限制。be constrained by research is often constrained by lack of sufficient data. 研究工作常常因为缺乏足够的数据而受到限制。 scope /skəʊp/ [uncountable noun] the range of things that a particular activity is allowed to include or have an effect on ［活动、影响的］范围 scope of a clear statement of the goal and scope of a research project is a useful reference point. 研究项目有一个明确的目标和范围说明是很有用的参照点。within the scope it was determined that the commissioner had been acting within the scope of his official duties. 警察局长被认定是在自己的职责范围内行事。beyond/outside the scope i'm afraid the matter falls outside the scope of this enquiry. 恐怕这件事已超出此次调查的范围。in scope regulations are important in markets that are increasingly international in scope. 在活动范围日渐国际化的市场里，法规很重要。of enormous/historic/wide etc scope the ruling party has granted concessions of considerable scope. 执政党已经作出了很大的让步。 confines /ˈkɒnfaɪnzǁˈkɑːn-/ [plural noun] the limits on a situation, organization, activity etc that control what people are allowed to do ［情况、组织、行动的］界限；范围 confines of she felt trapped by the narrow confines of the convent. 她感觉被修道院的条条框框束缚了。within the confines we must operate within the confines of the law. 我们必须在法律允许的范围内经营。beyond/outside the confines hypothetical thinking goes beyond the confines of everyday experience. 假想超越了日常经历的局限。 parameters /pəˈræmɪtəʳz, pəˈræmətəʳz/ [plural noun] a set of limits within which an activity can be done - use this in business, education, or technical contexts 限制因素，制约；范围［尤用于商业、教育或技术方面］ in the private sector there are clear parameters which surround labour relations. 私营机构里对于劳资关系有明确的规定。within/outside the parameters of something it is only within the parameters of a clear set of goals that a national science program can be successful. 只有在明确的目标范围里，国家的科研计划才能取得成功。4. to put a limit on something 限制某事物 limit /ˈlɪmɪt, ˈlɪmət/ [transitive verb] to stop a number or amount from becoming too large, or stop someone from doing whatever they want 限制，限定 the new law limits the number of foreign cars that can be imported. 这条新的法规限制了外国汽车的进口数量。 men hold most of the top jobs, and this limits women's opportunities for promotion. 大部分高职都由男性担任，这就限制了女性的晋升机会。limit somebody/something to something let's limit our discussion to the facts in the report. 我们把讨论限定在报告中所涉及的事情吧。limit yourself to something as you look for material to write about, don't limit yourself to other people's ideas. 你在找资料写东西的时候，不要光局限于使用别人的观点。 restrict /rɪˈstrɪkt/ [transitive verb] to strictly control and limit the size, amount, or range of something 限制；规定；控制［尺寸、数量、范围等］ the law would restrict the sale of handguns. 这条法律将限制枪支销售。restrict somebody/something to something this year's aids conference is restricted in size to fewer than 3,000 participants. 今年的艾滋病大会与会人数限制在3,000人以下。restrict yourself to something mcgregor has said he will voluntarily restrict himself to $2.2 million in campaign spending. 麦格雷戈说过，他将主动把竞选开支控制在220万美元。 set/impose/put a limit /ˌset, ɪmˌpəʊz, ˌpʊt ə ˈlɪmə̇t/ [verb phrase] to control the size or amount of something, or to control an activity, by deciding what the limits of it will be 限制［某事物的大小或数量，或某一活动］ set/impose/put a limit on governments should put strict limits on tobacco advertising. 政府应该严格限制烟草广告。 the courts have imposed limits on school officials’ power to dismiss teachers. 法庭限制了学校高级职员解雇教师的权力。set/impose a limit of something the president set a time limit of 6 months for the negotiations to produce an agreement. 总统给这次谈判设定了六个月的期限来达成协议。set/impose a limit parents need to know when to set limits for their children's behavior. 家长需要知道何时要限制孩子的行为。 keep to/keep within /ˈkiːp tuː, ˈkiːp wɪðɪn/ [transitive phrasal verb] if you keep to or keep within the limits of something, you make yourself stay within those limits 限制在…的范围内 we need to keep to the schedule if we're going to finish on time. 我们若要按时完成，就需按计划进行。 keep within the speed limit and you should have no problems. 不超速，你就不会有麻烦。 confine /kənˈfaɪn/ [transitive verb] to keep something within the limits of a particular activity or subject, especially when it is difficult for you to do this ［尤指困难地］把…局限于；把…限制于 confine somebody/something to something rebel troops have confined their attacks mainly to the southern part of the country. 叛军把袭击目标限定在国家的南部地区。confine yourself to something the report confines itself to known and verifiable facts. 这篇报道的内容只限于可以核实的已知事实。 fix /fɪks/ [transitive verb] to decide on the limit of something, especially something that often changes, and make it stay the same for a long time 决定，确定［尤指经常变动的事物］ interest rates for savings accounts have been fixed at 7% for the rest of the year. 今年余下时间的存款利率已定为7%。 the project has finally been approved and the budget has been fixed. 这个项目终于得到批准，预算也定下来了。5. when there is a limit on the size or amount of something 某事物的大小或数量有限制 limited /ˈlɪmɪtəd, ˈlɪmətəd/ [adjective] if something is limited, only a fixed amount is allowed or available 有限的 we only have a limited amount of time in which to finish the work. 我们完成这工作的时间有限。 call now - this offer is good for a limited time only. 现在就打电话—这个优惠活动只限时推出。limited to the class is limited to 20 students. 这班的人数限20名学生。 there are limits/there is a limit /ˌðeər ɑːʳ ˈlɪmə̇ts, ˌðeər ɪz ə ˈlɪmə̇t/ if there are limits or there is a limit to something, only a particular amount or number is possible or allowed, and not any more than that 有限度；有限制 of course, we'd like to have as many children as possible attend, but there are limits. 当然我们也希望有尽量多的孩子参加，但是人数有限制。there are limits/there is a limit on according to the director, there's a limit on the number of computers we can buy. 据董事讲，我们能够购买的电脑数量有限。there are limits/there is a limit to there are limits to what the human body can tolerate. 人体的承受力是有限度的。 fixed /fɪkst/ [adjective] fixed number/amount/price etc one which has already been decided and which cannot be made higher or lower 固定的数目/数量/价格等 our health insurance pays a fixed amount for each type of treatment, regardless of what it actually costs. 我们的健康保险对每种治疗都赔付一笔固定金额，不管实际费用是多少。 fixed interest rates 固定利率 fixed costs should be separated from variable costs when working out the annual accounts. 做年度报表时，固定成本应与可变成本分开计算。 finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ [adjective] something that is finite has a limit and an end - use this especially in scientific contexts 有限的；有限制的［尤用于科学方面］ the speed at which light travels is finite. 光速是有限的。！ the earth has a finite number of resources which we must protect. 地球的资源是有限的，我们必须要加以保护。6. when there is no limit 没有限制 unlimited /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd, ʌnˈlɪmətɪd/ [adjective] something that is unlimited has no fixed limit 没有限制的 we pay $20 a month for unlimited internet access. 我们每月支付20美元就可以无限量上网。 the ticket is good for unlimited travel on the city's transportation system for 3 days. 这张票可在三天之内无限次乘坐本市的公共交通系统。 at the time of the purchase, the extent of alaska and its resources must have seemed unlimited. 在购买阿拉斯加的时候，阿拉斯加肯定显得面积奇大，资源无穷。 there is no limit /ðeər ɪz ˌnəʊ ˈlɪmə̇t/ use this to say that someone can have or do as much of something as they want 没有限度 there is no limit to/on if we work together, there's no limit to what we can achieve. 我们如果齐心协力，所能成就的是无限的。 there's no limit to the number of times you can register to win. 登记抽奖的次数不限。 boundless /ˈbaʊndləs/ [adjective] having no limit - used especially in literature 无限的，无穷的［尤用于文学作品中］ taking care of small children is a job that requires boundless energy. 照顾小孩子要有无穷的精力。 they felt lost and alone on the vast, boundless sea. 他们在浩瀚无际的大海上漂泊，孤零零的，不知所措。 infinite /ˈɪnfɪnət, ˈɪnfənət/ [adjective] something that is infinite has no limit and no end, or does not have one that you can easily see - used especially in scientific contexts 无限的，无穷无尽的［尤用于科学方面］ the variations of color that a human eye can see are infinite. 人眼所能辨识的色彩变化是无穷无尽的。 infinite space 无边无际的宇宙 a natural language contains an infinite number of grammatical sentences. 自然语言中含有无数合语法的句子。 the sky's the limit /ðə ˌskaɪz ðə ˈlɪmə̇t/ if you say the sky's the limit, you mean that there is no upper limit on something such as the amount of money you can spend or on the success that you can have 没有任何限制 pick out whatever you want - the sky's the limit. 你想要什么就选什么—没有限制。 we try to make our engineers feel that the sky's the limit when it comes to what they can design. 我们尽量让我们的工程师感到，他们想设计什么都可以。☞ limit¹☞ limit² |
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