limitation
/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/noun
1
- （常作limitations）a limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction限制性规定; 限定：
severe limitations on water use.
严格的用水限制。
1.1
- a condition of limited ability; a defect or failing缺陷; 弱点; 局限性：
she knew her limitations better than she knew her worth.
她对自己的弱点了解得比优点还透彻。
1.2
- mass noun the action of limiting something限制：
the limitation of local authorities' powers.
对地方政府职权的限制。
2
- （亦作 limitation period）Law a legally specified period beyond which an action may be defeated or a property right is not to continue【律】追诉时效（指某一法定期限, 如超出此期限可能败诉或财产权被吊销）。见 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
词源
late Middle English: from Latin limitatio（n-）， from the verb limitare （see LIMIT）.