单词 | limit |
释义 | limit n. & v. --n   1. a point, line, or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.   2. (often in pl.) the boundary of an area.   3. the greatest or smallest amount permissible or possible (upper limit; lower limit).   4. Math. a quantity which a function or sum of a series can be made to approach as closely as desired. --vtr. (limited, limiting)   1. set or serve as a limit to.   2. (foll. by to) restrict. Phrases and idioms be the limit colloq. be intolerable or extremely irritating. off limits US out of bounds. within limits moderately; with some degree of freedom. without limit with no restriction. Derivatives limitable adj. limitative adj. limiter n. Etymology: ME f. L limes limitis boundary, frontier |
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