释义 |
Noun: limit limit- The greatest possible degree of something
"to the limit of his ability" - bound, boundary - Final or latest limiting point
- terminus ad quem, terminal point - As far as something can go
- The boundary of a specific area
- demarcation, demarcation line - The mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
- limit point, point of accumulation - The greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
"there are limits on the amount you can bet" - limitation Verb: limit limit- Place limits on (extent or access)
"limit the time you can spend with your friends" - restrict, restrain, trammel, bound, confine, throttle - Restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
- circumscribe, confine - Decide upon or fix definitely
- specify, set, determine, define, fix
Derived forms: limiting, limits, limited See also: limitation, limiter, self-limited Type of: bound, boundary, bounds, check, choose, contain, control, curb, decrease, end, ending, extent, extremity, hold, hold in, indefinite quantity, lessen, minify, moderate, pick out, select, take Encyclopedia: Limit |