| 单词 | limit |
| 释义 | limit —limit /ˈlɪm.ɪt/ noun B1 [C] the greatest amount, number, or level of something that is either possible or allowed: » Is there a limit on the amount of money you can claim?» I think we ought to put a strict limit on the amount of time we can spend on the project.» There's a limit to the number of times I can stop what I'm doing just so I can help him!» We set a time limit of 30 minutes for the test.Thesaurus+: ↑Maximum and minimumF0 [U] INFORMAL the amount of something that is enough and not too much: » Three cocktails are my limit.» I won't have any more - I know my limit!Thesaurus+: ↑Range and limitsthe limit OLD-FASHIONED INFORMALF0 something that is very annoying or not convenient: » And now you're cutting your toenails in bed! - That really is the limit!Thesaurus+: ↑AnnoyingF0 the largest amount of alcohol that is legally allowed to be present in the blood while a person is driving a vehicle: » She was definitely driving over the limit.Thesaurus+: ↑Drinking alcohollimits [plural]F0 limit: » I'd like to play squash, but I'm 60 and I know my limits.» His genius knows no limits.» The pay rise was in excess of spending limits imposed/set by the government.Thesaurus+: ↑Range and limitsWord partners for limit noun• ♯impose/♯put/♯set a limit• ♯reach/♯exceed a limit• an ♯age/♯height/♯speed/♯time limit• a ♯lower/♯maximum/♯upper limit• a ♯strict limit• a limit ♯on/♯to sthWord Builder:–Nouns: limit, limitation–Adjectives: limited, unlimited–Verbs: limitCollocations:–Types-lu. age/height/speed/time limit» There is no age limit for her yoga classes.-lu. (blood) alcohol/drink-drive limit» He was way above the drink-drive limit when the crash occurred.-lu. credit/debt/overdraft/spending limit» Stock was withdrawn because they exceeded their credit limit.-lu. term limit» Term limits will force him to leave the council by 2005.-lu. city limits» They live outside the city limits.–Adjectives-lu. an absolute/certain/lower/maximum/narrow/outer/upper limit» There is a maximum limit of forty people on this bus.-lu. an acceptable/allowable/legal/reasonable/strict limit» Jokes in the programme went beyond acceptable limits.-lu. a current/daily/new limit» I allow myself a daily limit of three cups of coffee.-lu. a physical/practical limit» There is a physical limit to how much work we can do in one day.–Verbs-lu. impose/place/put/set a limit (on sth)» Local planners have imposed a height limit on new buildings.-lu. raise a limit» The spending limit was raised to £60 per person.-lu. reach a/your limit» They will reach their borrowing limit next month.-lu. exceed/push/stretch/test the limit of sth/sth to the limit» Their rudeness tested the limits of my self-control.-lu. define the limits (of sth)» The document defines the limits of the committee's powers.-lu. sb/sth has a limit» His generosity had limits.–Prepositions-lu. at/beyond/over/under/within the limit (of sth)» Her behaviour went beyond acceptable limits.-lu. a limit of sth» They have put a limit of £300,000 on their house purchase.-lu. a limit on sth» There is no limit on spending.-lu. a limit to sth» There is a limit to the amount of help they can offer.-lu. to the/sb's/sth's limit» She has taken sculpture to its limits.-lu. off limits» The gardens are off limits to students.-lu. without limit» His wealth seems to be without limit.–Phrases-lu. the sky's the limit» As far as her career's concerned, the sky's the limit.• • • Extra Examples:» Many people became ineligible to receive state aid because their earnings were above the new limit.» The government has set new limits on public spending.» The bad language in that play overstepped the limits of what ought to be allowed on television.» At this restaurant you can help yourself to as much food as you want - there's no limit.» "How much are you willing to spend?" "Well, the outside limit would be £350."verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for limit ► B2 to control something so that it is not greater than a particular amount, number, or level: » I've been asked to limit my speech to ten minutes maximum.» Having so little money to spend on an apartment does limit you in your choice.Thesaurus+: ↑Limiting and restricting , ↑Preventing and impedingWord Builder:–Nouns: limit, limitation–Adjectives: limited, unlimited–Verbs: limit• • • Extra Examples:» Oil prices are certain to rise following the agreement to limit production.» The government is being widely criticized in the press for failing to limit air pollution.» You should always limit your exposure to the sun.» The government has promised to introduce legislation to limit fuel emissions from cars.» Division within the party will limit its chances at the election. |
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