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Limitations   [Usu ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn Good Act Process Controlling N

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/lɪ̱mɪte͟ɪʃ(ə)n/
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]限制;控制 The limitation of something is the act or process of controlling or reducing it.
  [usu with supp]
  • All the talk had been about the limitation of nuclear weapons.

    谈话都是围绕着限制核武器进行的。

  • ...damage limitation.

    损失控制

2
[N-VAR 可变名词]起限制作用的规则(或决定) A limitation on something is a rule or decision which prevents that thing from growing or extending beyond certain limits.
  [usu N on n]
  • ...a limitation on the tax deductions for people who make more than $100,000 a year...

    对年收入10万美元以上者的课税减免限制

  • There is to be no limitation on the number of opposition parties.

    反对党的数量没有限制。

3
[N-PLURAL 复数名词](能力的)局限 If you talk about the limitations of someone or something, you mean that they can only do some things and not others, or cannot do something very well.
  [usu with poss]
  • I realized how possible it was to overcome your limitations, to achieve well beyond what you believe yourself capable of...

    我意识到,要超越自己的局限、取得超乎自己想象的成就是完全有可能的。

  • Parents are too likely to blame schools for the educational limitations of their children.

    父母十之八九将子女的教育局限归咎于学校。

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[N-VAR 可变名词]限制性事实(或情形) A limitation is a fact or situation that allows only some actions and makes others impossible.
  [usu with supp]
  • This drug has one important limitation. Its effects only last six hours.

    这种药有一个严重缺陷:它的药力只能持续6个小时。

  • ...an acute disc collapse in the spine, causing limitation of movement.

    导致行动不便的急性脊柱椎间盘萎陷


Oxford limi·ta·tion / ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn ; NAmE ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn / noun 1 [uncountable ] the act or process of limiting or controlling sb/sth 限制;控制 SYN
restriction
They would resist any limitation of their powers. 他们会抵制对他们权力的任何限制。 synonyms at
limit
see also
damage limitation
2 [countable ] limitation(on sth) a rule, fact or condition that limits sth 起限制作用的规则(或事实、条件) SYN
curb
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restraint
to impose limitations on imports 对进口加以限制 Disability is a physical limitation on your life. 残疾在身体方面限制了你的生活。 see also
statute of limitations
3 [countable ,  usually plural ] a limit on what sb/sth can do or how good they or it can be 局限;限度 This technique is useful but it has its limitations. 这种技巧实用,但也有局限性。 limitation limitations
limi·ta·tion / ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn ; NAmE ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn /
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limitationlim‧i‧ta‧tion /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ ●●○ W3 noun
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1[uncountable] the act or process of controlling or reducing somethinglimitation to Any limitation to the king’s power could be permanent. a nuclear limitation treaty damage limitation
at damage1(3)
2[countable usually plural] qualities that stop someone or something from being as good or as effective as you wish they could be SYN  weaknesslimitation of Despite the limitations of the survey, it did suggest some general trends. It’s a good little car, but it has its limitations.3[countable, uncountable] a rule or condition that stops something from increasing beyond a particular pointlimitation on/upon a limitation on the number of hours children can workput/place/impose limitations The new law imposes limitations on campaign contributions.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbshave limitations· The system does have its limitations.place limitations on something· Spending limitations have been placed on the council's housing budget.impose limitations on something (=an emphatic way of saying to place limitations on something)· The government has imposed severe limitations on the types of food that can be imported.overcome limitations (also transcend limitations formal) (=do more than you would normally be able or allowed to do)· Can men and women ever transcend the limitations of their roles?know/recognize limitations (=know what your qualities or abilities will allow you to do)· Know your limitations, and don't exercise too hard or you'll get injured.accept the limitations of something· Take pride in your achievements, but accept your limitations.expose/reveal/show something's/somebody's limitations (=show where something or someone is not very good)· The film shows his limitations as a actor.adjectivessevere/serious/important limitations· This approach to the problem has serious limitations.inherent limitations formal (=limitations that are a natural part of something)· We recognize the inherent limitations of our research.technical limitations· This odd effect on the film results from technical limitations in the video equipment.physical limitations· He has physical limitations which prevent him from lifting heavy objects.practical limitations· Practical limitations, such as a shortage of equipment, may prevent them from achieving their goal.legal limitations (=limitations because of law)· Certain legal limitations are placed on the scope of Parliament's power.
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限制(90%),限度(9%),缺点(1%)
n.限制;限度;极限;追诉时效;有效期限;缺陷

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