plural limits
plural limits
Learner's definition of LIMIT
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: 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。
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In training, she pushed her body to its physical limits.训练中，她达到了身体的极限。
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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。
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Space travel tests the (outer) limits of human capabilities.太空旅行考验人类能力的极限。
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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。
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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。
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There are limits to what I can put up with from him!我对他的容忍是有限度的！
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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。
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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。
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: 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）。
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They must not go beyond these limits. = They must not exceed these limits.他们不得逾越这些界限。
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: 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。
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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。
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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。
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They ventured far beyond the limits of civilization.他们的冒险远远超出了文明的界限。
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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
the limit
informal + old-fashioned
: a very annoying or upsetting person or thing令人讨厌的人（或事）
the sky's the limit
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used to say that there are no limits and that anything is possible没有限制；凡事皆有可能
to the limit
: to the greatest possible point : as much as possible尽可能地
within limits
: without going beyond what is considered reasonable or allowable在范围之内；有限度地
without limit
: without being controlled or stopped : without being limited无限地 2 limit /ˈlɪmət/ verb
limits; limited; limiting
limits; limited; limiting
Learner's definition of LIMIT
[+ object]
1
: to stop or prevent an increase in (something)限制…增长 : 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。
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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。
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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 —
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。
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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。
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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。
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often used as (be) limited to常用作(be) limited to