| 释义 |
dereˈstrict, v.
[de- II. 1 + restrict v.]
trans. To remove restrictions from; spec. to remove a speed limit on traffic in a specified road, area, etc. So dereˈstricted ppl. a.; dereˈstriction n.
1935Punch 29 May 634/3 Was it really necessary, for example, to add the word ‘Derestriction’ to our language in order to say that the speed-limit would no longer be enforced on certain roads? 1936‘J. Tey’ Shilling for Candles xxv. 270 Grant took full advantage of the lunchtime lull in traffic, and in derestricted areas excelled himself in the gentle art of speed with safety. 1936Times 9 Jan. 7/2 In the opinion of the Minister there had been a prima facie case for derestriction. 1937Evening News 15 Feb. 8/3 Mr. Belisha's henchmen were busy removing the derestriction signs from the lamp-posts. 1955Times 24 June 4/7 The whole of the required two million tons to derestrict coal for the household market would have to come from America. 1960Ibid. 9 Feb. 14/6 Few of the Ministry of Transport driving test routes include derestricted roads. 1966J. Miles in T. Wisdom High-Performance Driving viii. 83 Since we've just passed a de-restriction sign, you can start motoring. 1971Daily Tel. 19 May 17 De-restriction of the present broadcasting hours..is the least independent television can reasonably expect from the Government. |