| 词组 | constraint |
| 释义 | constraint AC /kənˈstreɪnt/ noun something that limits what you are able to doGrammarUsually plural.adjectives/nouns + constrainta major/important constraint Shortage of water is a major constraint on farming here.a serious/severe constraint Lack of land puts a serious constraint on development.tight constraints There are tight financial constraints on what we are able to do.financial/economic constraints Financial constraints prevented us from carrying out some of our plans.political constraints The government faces certain political constraints when making decisions.legal constraints There are many legal constraints on trade union activities.time constraints Exams are always done under time constraints.verbsimpose/place/put constraints on sb/sth Lack of funding is putting severe constraints on research.free sb/sth from constraints The summer holidays free children from the constraints of the school timetable.overcome constraints (=achieve something in spite of constraints) We overcame many constraints to complete the work on time.relax/remove constraints (=get rid of them) The government is relaxing constraints on international trade.prepositionsconstraints on sth/sb He is very busy and there are severe constraints on the amount of time he has available.within constraints Alcohol advertising operates within tight legal constraints.phrasesbe subject to constraints (=be limited by them) Teachers are subject to the constraints of the examination system.be free from constraints No government is free from the constraints of its budget.given the constraints on sth (=because there are particular constraints on something) Given the constraints on space in the city, most people live in tiny apartments. |
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