| 词组 | limitation |
| 释义 | limitation /ˌlɪməˈteɪʃən, ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ noun 1. a weakness in something or someoneverbshave (its) limitations The system does have its limitations. | It’s a good little car, but it has its limitations.accept the limitations of sth He accepts the limitations of his theory.point out/identify the limitations of sth (=say what they are) Chomsky pointed out the limitations of structural linguistics.address the limitations of sth (=deal with them) The reforms are intended to address the limitations of the voting system.know/recognize your limitations Know your limitations, and don’t exercise too hard.show/expose/reveal sb’s limitations The film shows her limitations as an actor.overcome limitations also transcend limitations formal (=do something despite them) She overcame the limitations of her education to become a doctor.adjectivessevere/serious/important limitations This approach to the problem has serious limitations.obvious limitations Such small studies have obvious limitations.inherent/intrinsic limitations formal (=that are a natural part of something) There are inherent limitations on the size of the engine.technical limitations This odd effect on the film results from technical limitations in the video equipment.physical limitations There are physical limitations on how much he is able to lift.practical limitations We have to deal with practical limitations, such as a shortage of space.human limitations Technology helps us transcend our human limitations.prepositionsthe limitations of sth The limitations of this approach are clear.limitations to sth There are limitations to this method.despite sth’s limitations Despite its limitations, it is an enjoyable film.2. a rule or condition that limits somethingverbsput a limitation on sth also place/impose a limitation on sth formal Limitations have been placed on their budget. | The government has imposed severe limitations on the types of food that can be imported.remove a limitation They have removed the limitation on the number of members.adjectives/nouns + limitationa strict limitation On this diet, there is a strict limitation on the amount of carbohydrate you can eat each day.a severe/major limitation (=strict) The main problem faced by farmers was the severe limitation on water use.a legal limitation Certain legal limitations are placed on the scope of Parliament’s power.a financial limitation Financial limitations mean that young people are delaying moving out of the family home.a time limitation Is there a time limitation on making an insurance claim?space/size/weight limitations Because of space limitations, the children have to share a bedroom.budget/budgetary limitations (=on the amount of money available to spend) Try to stay within your budget limitations.prepositionsa limitation on sth There is a limitation on how much money you can get out from a cash machine each day. |
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