limit的意思

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limit

英 [ˈlɪmɪt] 美 [ˈlɪmɪt]

n.  限度; 限制; 极限; 限量; 限额; (地区或地方的)境界，界限，范围v.  限制; 限定; 限量; 减量

牛津词典

noun

限度；限制
a point at which sth stops being possible or existing
There is a limit to the amount of pain we can bear.
我们能忍受的疼痛是有限度的。The team performed to the limit of its capabilities.
这个队已竭尽全力。She knew the limits of her power.
她知道自己的权限。to push/stretch/test sb/sth to the limit
推 / 拉 / 考查某人（或某物）达到限度His arrogance knew (= had) no limits .
他极其傲慢。
极限；限量；限额
the greatest or smallest amount of sth that is allowed
a time/speed/age limit
时间 / 速度 / 年龄限制The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution.
欧盟对污染程度作了严格的限制。They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit .
他们正以两倍于法定限速的速度行驶。You can't drive─you're over the limit (= you have drunk more alcohol than is legal when driving) .
你饮酒过量，不能驾车。
（地区或地方的）境界，界限，范围
the furthest edge of an area or a place
We were reaching the limits of civilization.
我们快到蛮荒地界了。the city limits (= the imaginary line which officially divides the city from the area outside)
市区范围

verb

限制；限定
to stop sth from increasing beyond a particular amount or level
measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars
限制汽车二氧化碳排放的措施The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice.
你要消费的金额限制着你的选择。
限量；减量
to restrict or reduce the amount of sth that you or sb can have or use
Families are limited to four free tickets each.
每户限发四张免费票。I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight.
我为了试着减肥，限定自己每天摄入1 000卡的热量。