Word · Frequency #10333
limiting
限制性的；约束的
restricting the scope or freedom of action
- 1.
restricting the scope or freedom of action
限制行动范围或自由的
- 2.
strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase
限制性的(严格限定所指范围的)
限定性的；限制行动范围或自由的；限制性的(严格限定所指范围的)；限制的；[电] 极限
In use
The teacher set a limiting time of 30 minutes for the quiz.
A limiting factor in the project is the lack of skilled workers.
The contract includes a limiting clause that prevents further negotiations.
limiting + noun
limiting 用作定语，表示“起限制作用的”，常修饰 factor、condition 等名词。
Lack of funding is the main limiting factor.
缺乏资金是主要的限制因素。
be + limiting + for sb/sth
作表语时说明主语本身带有限制性，后用 for 引出受影响的对象。
The current rules are limiting for new applicants.
现行的规定对新的申请者具有限制性。
Common mistakes
The new rules are very limit.
Connections
Collocations
- limiting factor
- 限制因素；制约因素
- Time is often the limiting factor when you are writing an exam.考试写作时，时间常常是限制因素。
- limiting belief
- 限制性信念；束缚性观念
- He worked hard to overcome his limiting belief that he was not good at math.他努力克服认为自己不擅长数学的限制性信念。
- limiting condition
- 限制条件；约束条件
- The insurance policy lists several limiting conditions that affect coverage.这份保险单列明了若干影响承保范围的限制条件。
- limiting reagent
- 限制试剂；限量反应物
- Hydrogen is the limiting reagent in this experiment, so the reaction stops when it runs out.在这个实验中，氢气是限制试剂，因此一旦耗尽反应就停止。
Idioms & figurative uses
- limiting factor
- 限制因素；制约因素The high cost of raw materials is a limiting factor for small businesses.
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆联想：limit是限制，结尾加 ing 的limiting 就像一道‘正在限制你’的线，意为限制性的、约束的。
Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：一般描述限制性条件、语言学或学术讨论中 作“限制性的”讲时日常和正式语境都可用；在语言学中指“限定性的”时通常用于学术讨论。实际使用时多根据语境和搭配选择，日常描述多用中性表达。
Grammar Note
常用于修饰名词，表示有限制或限制性的。
Pronunciation & Spelling
limiting 读作 /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/，与 fitting、sitting、knitting、hitting、quitting 押韵（同含 /-ɪtɪŋ/）。注意 biting 拼写相似但读作 /-aɪtɪŋ/，不押韵。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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