| 释义 |
re·stric·tive
I. \rə̇ˈstriktiv, rēˈs-, -ktēv also -ktəv\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French restrictif, serving to restrict, astringent, from Latin restrictus (past participle of restringere to restrict) + Middle French -if -ive — more at restrain
1. obsolete : astringent, binding, styptic
2. : serving or tending to restrict : conveying restrictions
< a restrictive tariff >
< restrictive regulations >
< a restrictive railroad signal >
3. : expressing a limitation of the reference of the term qualified
< a restrictive adjective >
< restrictive phrases >
— see restrictive clause
4. : prohibiting further negotiation or giving authority to deal with an instrument as directed but not to transfer ownership
< a restrictive endorsement of a negotiable instrument >
• re·stric·tive·ly \-tə̇vlē, -li\ adverb
• re·stric·tive·ness \-tivnə̇s, -tēv- also -təv-\ noun -es
II. noun
(-s)
: a restrictive term or expression |