restrict /rɪˈstrɪkt/ verb restricts; restricted; restricting
restricts; restricted; restricting
Learner's definition of RESTRICT
[+ object]
1
: to limit the amount or range of (something)限制，限定（数量或范围） -
Her eye problem restricts her reading.她的眼疾使她不能多看书。
-
She was told to restrict the amount of salt she uses.她被告知要控制盐的摄入量。
-
They want to restrict access to the beach. [=they want to limit who can use the beach]他们打算限制对海滩的使用。
-
The new law restricts smoking in public places.这项新法律禁止在公共场所吸烟。
-
They have accused the government of trying to restrict free speech.他们指责政府企图限制言论自由。
—
often used as (be) restricted常用作(be) restricted -
Visits are restricted to 30 minutes. [=visits cannot be longer than 30 minutes]参观时间限制在30分钟以内。
-
The damage from the fire was restricted to the rear of the building. [=the rear of the building was the only part damaged by the fire]火灾造成的损毁仅限于大楼后部。
2
: to prevent (someone) from doing something阻止；制止；妨碍 3
: to allow (someone) to only have or do a particular thing约束；管束 —
usually + to -
The doctor restricted her to a low-fat diet. [=she was only allowed to eat a low-fat diet]医生规定她只能慑入低脂饮食。
-
He restricts himself to one cup of coffee a day. [=he allows himself to have only one cup of coffee a day]他控制自己每天只喝一杯咖啡。