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limitation

英[lɪmɪ'teɪʃ(ə)n] 美[,lɪmɪ'teʃən]
  • n. 限制;限度;极限;追诉时效;有效期限;缺陷

英英释意


1. a principle that limits the extent of something;
"I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
2. the quality of being limited or restricted;
"it is a good plan but it has serious limitations"
3. the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed;
"there are limits on the amount you can bet"
"it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"
4. (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought;
"statute of limitations"
5. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)