| 单词 | within reason |
| 释义 | > as lemmaswithin reason n. within reason: reasonably; within the bounds of sense or moderation. Cf. earlier in reason at Phrases 3g. ΚΠ 1855 E. J. Hopkins & E. F. Rimbault Organ xxxvii. 274 It can never be correctly said that ‘unoccupied space’ in an Organ, within reason, is ‘lost room’. 1890 Outing Sept. 432/1 The more they are shot [sc. partridges], within reason, the more they be. 1947 Pop. Mech. Mar. 143/1 Within reason you may do as you please. Cattle ranching hasn't changed much with the years. 1989 Dimensions Spring 12/3 Within reason, he can live almost anywhere in England and still pursue his own career. 2003 Bitch Summer 88/1 The freedom to do what we want, within reason, for a reasonable amount of time. < as lemmas |
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