2[countableC usually plural]DISADVANTAGEqualities that stop someone or something from being as good or as effective as you wish they could be 〔某人或某事物的〕局限性,不足之处SYN weakness
limitation of
Despite the limitations of the survey, it did suggest some general trends.
这次调查尽管有局限性,但也确实说明了一些普遍的倾向。
It’s a good little car, but it has its limitations.
这是一辆很好的小汽车,但也有不足之处。
3[countableC, uncountableU] a rule or condition that stops something from increasing beyond a particular point 规定;限制
limitation on/upon
a limitation on the number of hours children can work
对儿童学习时间的限制
put/place/impose limitations
The new law imposes limitations on campaign contributions.
新的法律给竞选捐款规定了限额。
nCOLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: qualities that stop someone or something from being as good or as effective as you wish they could be
verbs
have limitations
The system does have its limitations.
place limitations on something
Spending limitations have been placed on the council's housing budget.
impose limitations on something (=an emphatic way of saying to place limitations on something)
The government has imposed severe limitations on the types of food that can be imported.
overcome limitations (also transcend limitations formal) (=do more than you would normally be able or allowed to do)
Can men and women ever transcend the limitations of their roles?
know/recognize limitations (=know what your qualities or abilities will allow you to do)
Know your limitations, and don't exercise too hard or you'll get injured.
accept the limitations of something
Take pride in your achievements, but accept your limitations.
expose/reveal/show something's/somebody's limitations (=show where something or someone is not very good)
The film shows his limitations as a actor.
adjectives
severe/serious/important limitations
This approach to the problem has serious limitations.
inherent limitations formal (=limitations that are a natural part of something)
We recognize the inherent limitations of our research.
technical limitations
This odd effect on the film results from technical limitations in the video equipment.
physical limitations
He has physical limitations which prevent him from lifting heavy objects.
practical limitations
Practical limitations, such as a shortage of equipment, may prevent them from achieving their goal.
legal limitations (=limitations because of law)
Certain legal limitations are placed on the scope of Parliament's power.
Examples from the Corpus
limitation• There are ways of turning the restrictions and limitations that caring involves into assets.• Alec Stewart's 102-ball 55 never smacked of more than damagelimitation.• Promotion of the role of the Commissioner, emphasising both her capabilities and her limitations should help to alleviate this problem.• Nevertheless, the limitations of writing a script to accompanyimages on the screen become clear on the printedpage.• One of the limitations of books of purely social commentary is that they are long on analysis and short on action.• The limitations of what is available for you locally can also be part of this pain.