lim‧i‧ta‧tion W3 / lɪməteɪʃ ə n, lɪmɪteɪʃ ə n / 名词

1 [不可数名词] the act or process of controlling or reducing something

limitation to

Any limitation to the king’s power could be permanent.

a nuclear limitation treaty → damage limitation at damage 1 ( 3 )

2 [可数名词，通常复数] qualities that stop someone or something from being as good or as effective as you wish they could be 同义词 weakness

limitation of

Despite the limitations of the survey, it did suggest some general trends.

It’s a good little car, but it has its limitations .

3 [可数和不可数名词] a rule or condition that stops something from increasing beyond a particular point

limitation on/upon

a limitation on the number of hours children can work

put/place/impose limitations

The new law imposes limitations on campaign contributions.

COLLOCATIONS

动词

have limitations The system does have its limitations.

place limitations on something Spending limitations have been placed on the council’s housing budget.

impose limitations on something (= an emphatic way of saying to place limitations on something ) The government has imposed severe limitations on the types of food that can be imported.

overcome limitations ( also transcend limitations formal ) (= do more than you would normally be able or allowed to do ) Can men and women ever transcend the limitations of their roles?

know/recognize limitations (= know what your qualities or abilities will allow you to do ) Know your limitations, and don’t exercise too hard or you’ll get injured.

accept the limitations of something Take pride in your achievements, but accept your limitations.

expose/reveal/show something’s/somebody’s limitations (= show where something or someone is not very good ) The film shows his limitations as a actor.

形容词

severe/serious/important limitations This approach to the problem has serious limitations.

inherent limitations formal (= limitations that are a natural part of something ) We recognize the inherent limitations of our research.

technical limitations This odd effect on the film results from technical limitations in the video equipment.

physical limitations He has physical limitations which prevent him from lifting heavy objects.

practical limitations Practical limitations, such as a shortage of equipment, may prevent them from achieving their goal.

legal limitations (= limitations because of law ) Certain legal limitations are placed on the scope of Parliament’s power.