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lim·it·ed /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ W2 adjectiveadj

1 LIMITnot very great in amount, number, ability etc 有限的

limited number/amount/time etc

There are only a limited number of tickets available.

门票数量有限。

My knowledge of the business is limited.

我对这一行了解有限。

The organization has very limited resources.

这家机构资源非常有限。

So far, the education reforms have had only limited success.

迄今为止，教育改革只取得了有限的成效。

(be of) limited use/value

Unfortunately, the drug is of limited value in treating cancer.

遗憾的是，该药对于治疗癌症作用有限。

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limited• Open space for new businesses is limited.• We only have a limited amount of time in which to finish the work.• It's sometimes limited if the winds are strong and we have only a few experienced sailors on holiday.• Police departments enjoy a limited immunity from lawsuits.• a person of limited intelligence• The added stability that this imparts to the crystallite far outweighs the limited loss of energy caused by chain flexing.• Car Rental is available on either a limited or unlimited mileage basis.• The choice may be quite temporary and for limited purposes - using contingent loyalties as strategies for action.• We will produce limited resources: a major popular book, a short report and some support material.• Members battle for limited resources, status, rewards, professional values etc.• Call now - this offer is good for a limited time only.• The class is limited to 20 students.• Take the number 38 limited to downtown.

limited number/amount/time etc• Each such coherent structure is identifiable for only a limited time.• The effort has been constrained by the limited number and type of male contraceptives.• There are a limited number of appointments available; please book early.• Friday, December 29,1995 Closedend funds sell a limited number of shares and invest the proceeds in securities.• There was a twinning arrangement with a local employer which involved one member of staff and a limited number of students.• Terrell and I knew we would touch the ball a limited number of times.

Limited

(written abbreviation Ltd)BBC used after the name of British business companies that have limited liability 有限责任的〔置于英国有限责任公司名称之后〕

From Longman Business Dictionary

LimitedLim·i·ted /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adjectiveadj written abbreviation LtdCOMMERCE

used after the name of a company to show that it is a LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Perkins Slade Limited, a highly regarded insurance broking business

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