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• 形容某物在大小、数量或范围上受到限制，并非无限或不受约束的。

Describes something that is restricted in size, amount, or scope; not unlimited.

1. Restricted in size or amountA2formal

   Confined within certain boundaries; not large or extensive.

   有限的

   • We have a limited amount of time to finish the project.
   • The offer is available for a limited period only.
   • The seating capacity is limited to 100 people.

   同义词boundedcircumscribedfiniteminimalmoderatenarrowrestrictedsmall

   反义词ampleboundlesscapaciousextensiveinfiniteunlimitedvast

2. Restricted in scope or abilityB1formal

   Not very great in ability, range, or extent.

   有限的

   • He has a limited understanding of the subject.
   • The company has limited resources to invest.
   • Her knowledge of the language is limited to basic phrases.

   同义词boundedcircumscribedconstrainedfinitemodestnarrowrestrictedsmall

   反义词boundlessextensiveinfinitelimitlessunlimitedunrestricted

• 名词，指停站较少的公共交通服务，如特快列车或特快巴士，按时刻表只在少数站点停靠。

A noun referring to a public transport service, such as a fast train or bus, that makes only a few scheduled stops.

1. Limited service vehicleB1formal

   A type of public transportation, such as a train or bus, that stops only at designated major stations or stops, offering faster travel times.

   大站快车

   • We caught the limited to downtown, which skipped the local stops.
   • The express limited arrives at the station every hour.
   • Taking a limited bus saves you about twenty minutes compared to the regular route.
   • She prefers the limited because it has fewer passengers and is more comfortable.

   同义词expressflyer

• 动词，表示对某事物设定界限或范围，加以限制、约束或控制，使其不超过一定限度。

A verb used to indicate the act of restricting or confining something within certain boundaries or limits.

1. Restrict or confineB1formal

   To set a boundary or restriction on something, preventing it from exceeding a certain point.

   限制

   • The government decided to limit the number of imports.
   • You should limit your screen time to two hours a day.
   • The new law limits the amount of pollution factories can produce.

   同义词boundcapcircumscribeconfineconstraincurbrestrainrestrict

   反义词expandextendfreeliberatereleaseunbounded

2. Reduce or controlB1formal

   To keep something within a specific range or level.

   限制

   • We need to limit our expenses this month.
   • The doctor advised him to limit his salt intake.
   • The company limited the number of participants in the training.

   同义词capcheckconstraincontrolcurbhold downregulaterestrainrestricttame

   反义词expandextendfreeincreaserelease