1.(control)限制；控制
2.a limitation on sth
(limit)对某事物起限制作用的规则(或决定)
There is to be no limitation on the number of opposition parties.对反对党的数目没有限制。
a limitation on the tax deductions for top earners对最高收入者的课税减免限制
3.(drawback, defect)缺陷；局限性；限制因素
This drug has one important limitation. Its effects only last six hours.这种药物有一个严重缺陷。它的药效仅仅能维持6个小时。
See alsolimitations
4.【律】(time limit)诉讼时效
5.【律】(on duration/extent of estate)房产有效期限