limitation

limitation
noun
  1. (常作limitations)a limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction
    限制
    severe limitations on water use.
    严格的用水限制。
    ■a condition of limited ability; a defect or failing
    缺陷,弱点
    she knew her limitations better than she knew her worth.
    她对自己的弱点了解得比优点还透彻。
    ■[mass noun]the action of limiting something
    控管,限制
    the limitation of local authorities' powers.
    对地方政府职权的限制。
  2. (亦作limitation period)(Law)a legally specified period beyond which an action may be defeated or a property right is not to continue
    (律)追诉时效(指某一法定期限,如超出此期限可能败诉或财产权被吊销)。 见statute of limitations
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Latin limitatio(n-), from the verb limitare (see limit)
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