英语词汇limit的词组、短语、固定搭配翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

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limit1 /ˈlɪmɪt/ verb to stop an amount or number from being greaternounslimit the number/amount of sth Those working in the tourist industry are opposed to any proposal to limit the number of visitors.limit the size of sth City law limits the size of signs to 4 square feet.limit sb’s ability to do sth You may have commitments which limit your ability to travel.limit sb’s power This would limit the powers of judges.limit access to sth It is extremely difficult for governments to limit access to the internet.limit the damage The goal is to find ways to limit the damage caused by earthquakes.limit the use of sth They are considering legislation to limit the use of cars in the city.limit growth Measures were introduced to limit population growth.limit the scope of sth (=limit the number of things included) We need to limit the scope of the study.limit sb’s choice/options The degree you choose might limit your job options.a law/rule limits sth The new law will limit access to ingredients used to make the drug.adverbsseverely/greatly limit sth The bad weather severely limited the amount of work that could be done.be strictly limited Parking is strictly limited.prepositionslimit sth to sth Limit the amount of coffee you drink to two cups per day.

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limit2 /ˈlɪmət, ˈlɪmɪt/ noun the greatest or least amount that is allowed, or that you have availableadjectivesa strict limit There are strict limits on how much luggage you can take on the plane.the legal limit (=the limit set by law) The alcohol in his blood was four times over the legal limit.an upper/lower limit (=the highest/lowest amount allowed) There is no upper limit on the amount you can borrow. | Ensure the temperature in the aquarium does not fall below the lower limit.nouns + limitthe speed limit Too many people go over the speed limit in residential areas.a time limit Is there a time limit for making an insurance claim?an age limit The lower age limit for entering the army is 17.a weight/height limit The weight limit per bag is 20 kilos.spending limits The council has to save money to meet government spending limits.an overdraft limit (=the maximum amount you can owe a bank when you have spent more than you have in your account) You will be charged if you go over your overdraft limit.verbsset a limit also impose a limit formal Set a time limit for the completion of the task.put a limit on sth They put a limit on the cost of tickets.go over/exceed a limit (=go faster, buy more etc than a limit allows) Borrowers who go over the spending limit set by the credit card company are penalised. | Drivers often exceed the speed limit.prepositionsa limit on/to sth Is there a limit on how many books you can borrow?over/above the limit Their luggage was over the limit when they tried to get on the plane.under/below/within a limit He always drives below the speed limit.at/on a limit She was at the limit of her patience.up to a limit I had spent up to the limit on my credit card.You say a driver is over the limit if they have more alcohol in their blood than is legally allowed: He told the policeman that he did not realize he was over the limit.THESAURUS: limit restrictions rules or laws that strictly control what you are allowed to do: The government is planning to impose new restrictions on immigration. | Many people restrictions on imports on luxury goods to be lifted (=ended). | Travel restrictions might reduce the spread of the disease. | Because of restrictions on reporting, newspapers were not allowed to cover the story. limitations limits on what a person or thing is able to do – used especially when you would like to be able to do more: The president was unwilling to accept any limitations on his power. | Because of the limitations of the transport system, it was difficult to get across the capital quickly. | Hikers should know their physical limitations and not take unnecessary risks. constraints facts or conditions that limit what you can do, for example not having enough time, money etc: Financial constraints are forcing many people in their twenties to live with their parents. | The last part of the show had to be cut because of time constraints. | The constraints of prison life are sometimes too much for people to bear. | There are always constraints on how much money we can spend. maximum the largest number or amount that is possible, normal, or allowed: Classes have a maximum of twenty students. | What’s the maximum you can earn before you have to pay tax? minimum the smallest number or amount that is possible or allowed: He was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison. | Our aim is to reduce the number of accidents to an absolute minimum (=keep them to as few as possible). ceiling the largest number or amount of something that is officially allowed: There is a ceiling on the amount of foreign investment. | Import quotas may rise from the present ceiling of 18.5 million to 20 million. | Congress was once again considering raising the federal debt ceiling.

词组	limit
释义	verb \| noun limit1 /ˈlɪmɪt/ verb to stop an amount or number from being greaternounslimit the number/amount of sth Those working in the tourist industry are opposed to any proposal to limit the number of visitors.limit the size of sth City law limits the size of signs to 4 square feet.limit sb’s ability to do sth You may have commitments which limit your ability to travel.limit sb’s power This would limit the powers of judges.limit access to sth It is extremely difficult for governments to limit access to the internet.limit the damage The goal is to find ways to limit the damage caused by earthquakes.limit the use of sth They are considering legislation to limit the use of cars in the city.limit growth Measures were introduced to limit population growth.limit the scope of sth (=limit the number of things included) We need to limit the scope of the study.limit sb’s choice/options The degree you choose might limit your job options.a law/rule limits sth The new law will limit access to ingredients used to make the drug.adverbsseverely/greatly limit sth The bad weather severely limited the amount of work that could be done.be strictly limited Parking is strictly limited.prepositionslimit sth to sth Limit the amount of coffee you drink to two cups per day. verb \| noun limit2 /ˈlɪmət, ˈlɪmɪt/ noun the greatest or least amount that is allowed, or that you have availableadjectivesa strict limit There are strict limits on how much luggage you can take on the plane.the legal limit (=the limit set by law) The alcohol in his blood was four times over the legal limit.an upper/lower limit (=the highest/lowest amount allowed) There is no upper limit on the amount you can borrow. \| Ensure the temperature in the aquarium does not fall below the lower limit.nouns + limitthe speed limit Too many people go over the speed limit in residential areas.a time limit Is there a time limit for making an insurance claim?an age limit The lower age limit for entering the army is 17.a weight/height limit The weight limit per bag is 20 kilos.spending limits The council has to save money to meet government spending limits.an overdraft limit (=the maximum amount you can owe a bank when you have spent more than you have in your account) You will be charged if you go over your overdraft limit.verbsset a limit also impose a limit formal Set a time limit for the completion of the task.put a limit on sth They put a limit on the cost of tickets.go over/exceed a limit (=go faster, buy more etc than a limit allows) Borrowers who go over the spending limit set by the credit card company are penalised. \| Drivers often exceed the speed limit.prepositionsa limit on/to sth Is there a limit on how many books you can borrow?over/above the limit Their luggage was over the limit when they tried to get on the plane.under/below/within a limit He always drives below the speed limit.at/on a limit She was at the limit of her patience.up to a limit I had spent up to the limit on my credit card.You say a driver is over the limit if they have more alcohol in their blood than is legally allowed: He told the policeman that he did not realize he was over the limit.THESAURUS: limit restrictions rules or laws that strictly control what you are allowed to do: The government is planning to impose new restrictions on immigration. \| Many people restrictions on imports on luxury goods to be lifted (=ended). \| Travel restrictions might reduce the spread of the disease. \| Because of restrictions on reporting, newspapers were not allowed to cover the story. limitations limits on what a person or thing is able to do – used especially when you would like to be able to do more: The president was unwilling to accept any limitations on his power. \| Because of the limitations of the transport system, it was difficult to get across the capital quickly. \| Hikers should know their physical limitations and not take unnecessary risks. constraints facts or conditions that limit what you can do, for example not having enough time, money etc: Financial constraints are forcing many people in their twenties to live with their parents. \| The last part of the show had to be cut because of time constraints. \| The constraints of prison life are sometimes too much for people to bear. \| There are always constraints on how much money we can spend. maximum the largest number or amount that is possible, normal, or allowed: Classes have a maximum of twenty students. \| What’s the maximum you can earn before you have to pay tax? minimum the smallest number or amount that is possible or allowed: He was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison. \| Our aim is to reduce the number of accidents to an absolute minimum (=keep them to as few as possible). ceiling the largest number or amount of something that is officially allowed: There is a ceiling on the amount of foreign investment. \| Import quotas may rise from the present ceiling of 18.5 million to 20 million. \| Congress was once again considering raising the federal debt ceiling.
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