1. | ~ (to sth) 限度；限制a point at which sth stops being possible or existing |
There is a limit to the amount of pain we can bear. 我们能忍受的疼痛是有限度的。 | |
The team performed to the limit of its capabilities. 这个队已竭尽全力。 | |
She knew the limits of her power. 她知道自己的权限。 | |
to push/stretch/test sb/sth to the limit 最大限度地推╱拉╱考查某人（或某物） | |
His arrogance knew(= had) no limits . 他极其傲慢。 |
2. | ~ (on sth) 极限；限量；限额the greatest or smallest amount of sth that is allowed |
a time/speed/age limit 时间╱速度╱年龄限制 | |
The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution. 欧盟对污染程度作了严格的限制。 | |
They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit . 他们正以两倍于法定限速的速度行驶。 | |
You can't drive─you're over the limit(= you have drunk more alcohol than is legal when driving) . 你饮酒过量，不能驾车。 |
3. | （地区或地方的）境界，界限，范围the furthest edge of an area or a place |
We were reaching the limits of civilization. 我们快到蛮荒地界了。 | |
the city limits(= the imaginary line which officially divides the city from the area outside) 城市境界 |
I'm willing to help, within limits. 我愿意帮忙，可有一定的限度。 |
I'm willing to help, within limits. 我愿意帮忙，可有一定的限度。 |
1. | ~ sth (to sth) 限制；限定to stop sth from increasing beyond a particular amount or level |
measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars 限制汽车二氧化碳排放的措施 | |
The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice. 你要消费的金额会限制你的选择。 |
2. | ~ yourself/sb (to sth) 限量；减量to restrict or reduce the amount of sth that you or sb can have or use |
Families are limited to four free tickets each. 每户限发四张免费票。 | |
I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight. 我为了减肥，限定自己每天摄入 1 000 卡的热量。 |
