| 词汇 | limit |
| 释义 | limit (verb) limit 9 ENTRIES FOUND: limit (noun) limit (verb) limited (adjective) limited edition (noun) limiting (adjective) off-limits (adjective) speed limit (noun) time limit (noun) sky (noun) 1 limit /ˈlɪmət/ noun plural limits 1 limit /ˈlɪmət/ noun plural limits Learner's definition of LIMIT [count] 1 : a point beyond which it is not possible to go极限；限度 He has reached the limit of his endurance.他已经达到忍耐的极限。 In training, she pushed her body to its physical limits.训练中，她达到了身体的极限。 He tries to be creative within the limits of conventional journalism.他努力在传统新闻的限度内进行创新。 Space travel tests the (outer) limits of human capabilities.太空旅行考验人类能力的极限。 It's important to exercise, but you need to know your limits. [=you need to know how much you are able to do]锻炼固然重要，但你得清楚自己的极限。 I'm trying to be patient with him, but I've just about reached my limit. [=reached the point where I can no longer be patient]我尽量对他耐心些，但我已经快到忍无可忍的地步了。 There are limits to what I can put up with from him!我对他的容忍是有限度的！ There's no limit to what we can accomplish [=we can accomplish anything] if we work hard enough.只要足够努力，我们就能做成任何事。 There seems to be no limit to his enthusiasm. = His enthusiasm seems to know no limit(s).他的热情似乎无穷无尽。 2 : a point beyond which someone is not allowed to go界限 Parents need to set limits for their children. = Parents need to set/place/impose limits on (the behavior of) their children.父母需要定下规矩以约束子女（的行为）。 They must not go beyond these limits. = They must not exceed these limits.他们不得逾越这些界限。 3 : an amount or number that is the highest or lowest allowed（最高或最低）限量 Two drinks is my limit. [=I stop after having two drinks]两杯是我的上限。 When you take the test, you'll have a time limit. [=you will have to complete the test within a certain amount of time]你需要在规定时间内完成测试。 The lower age limit for voting is 18. [=you cannot vote unless you are at least 18 years old]参加选举的最低年龄是18岁。 — see also off-limits, speed limit 4 : an area or line that is at the outer edge of something范围；外部界限— usually plural通常用复数 There are three high schools within the city limits. [=within the city]市内有三所高中。 They ventured far beyond the limits of civilization.他们的冒险远远超出了文明的界限。 at the outer limits of the solar system太阳系的外围界限 over the limit British : having more alcohol in the blood than is legally allowed for someone who is driving（驾驶员）血液中酒精浓度超标的 He was arrested for driving over the limit.他因酒后驾驶被拘留。 the limit informal + old-fashioned : a very annoying or upsetting person or thing令人讨厌的人（或事） He keeps forgetting his wife's birthday: he really is the limit! [=too much]他总是忘记妻子的生日，真是让人无法容忍！ He forgot his wife's birthday again. Isn't that the limit!他又一次忘记了妻子的生日，这难道不是太过分了吗！ the sky's the limit — used to say that there are no limits and that anything is possible没有限制；凡事皆有可能 You can achieve anything if you really want to. The sky's the limit.只要你真想做，任何事都能做成。凡事皆有可能。 to the limit : to the greatest possible point : as much as possible尽可能地 Our resources have been stretched to the limit. [=we have used all of our resources]我们的资源已经被用至极限。 My schedule is filled to the limit. [=my schedule is completely filled]我的日程表安排得不能再满了。 within limits : without going beyond what is considered reasonable or allowable在范围之内；有限度地 They told us that we could do whatever we liked, within (certain) limits.他们告诉我们，在（一定）限度内，我们想做什么都可以。 without limit : without being controlled or stopped : without being limited无限地 allowing costs to increase without limit允许成本无限增加 2 limit /ˈlɪmət/ verb limits; limited; limiting 2 limit /ˈlɪmət/ verb limits; limited; limiting Learner's definition of LIMIT [+ object] 1 : to stop or prevent an increase in (something)限制…增长 We need to find ways to limit expenses.我们需要设法限制开销。 : to keep (something) from becoming greater控制；限制 He tried to limit the damage to his reputation by blaming other people.他试图通过指责他人使自己名誉少受损害。 A factor limiting our country's economic performance is its lack of resources.阻碍我国经济发展的一个因素就是资源匮乏。 His political enemies have tried to limit [=restrict] his power.他的政敌们试图限制他的权力。 2 : to prevent (something) from being larger, longer, more, etc. : to place a limit on the size or extent of (something)限定 The hospital limits [=restricts] visits to 30 minutes.医院将探视时间限定在30分钟之内。 Our lack of money limits our options.缺乏资金限制了我们的选择。 — often used (be) limited to常用作(be) limited to Visits are limited to 30 minutes. [=visits must not be longer than 30 minutes]探访时间限定在30分钟内。 The damage from the fire was limited to the rear of the building. [=only the rear of the building was damaged by the fire]大火造成的破坏仅限于建筑物的背面。 3 : to stop (someone) from having or doing more : to place a limit on (someone)制约，限制（某人） Our lack of money limits [=restricts] us to fewer options.缺乏资金让我们没有太多的选择。 Because of our lack of money, we have to limit ourselves to fewer options.由于资金缺乏，我们只好缩小选择范围。 — often used as (be) limited to常用作(be) limited to Guests are limited to visits of no longer than 30 minutes.来客的访问时间限定在30分钟以内。 We are limited to fewer options by our lack of money.由于缺乏资金，我们的选择较少。 |
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