Phrase
upper limit
noun
上限;最高极限
the greatest amount, number, or level that is allowed or possible
- 1.
Synonym of limit superior
上极限的同义词。
上极限的同义词。;上限;[化] 上限; 最高极限
In use
The teacher set an upper limit of ten pages for the essay.
There is no upper limit on the number of books you can borrow.
Make sure your bid stays below the upper limit you set before the auction.
the upper limit of [sth]
表示某事物的最高限度。
The upper limit of the budget is $500.
预算的上限是500美元。
set an upper limit (on sth)
表示规定最高限度。
The committee set an upper limit on spending.
委员会设定了开支的上限。
exceed the upper limit
表示超出最高限度。
The temperature exceeded the upper limit.
温度超过了上限。
within the upper limit
表示在限度之内。
Keep costs within the upper limit.
将成本控制在上限以内。
Common mistakes
The price upper limits at $100.The price has an upper limit of $100.
"upper limit" 是名词,不是动词。应使用 "has an upper limit of" 或 "is limited to" 来表达上限。
We need to set upper limit.We need to set an upper limit.
英语中可数名词前需要冠词,"upper limit" 是可数名词,需加 "an"。
Connections
Confusing words
- upper bound
- 上界 · Upper limit 常指允许或可能的最大值,而 upper bound 多用于数学或科学中指一个集合的上界,强调界限本身而非实际最大值。
- ceiling
- 天花板;上限 · Ceiling 可指建筑天花板或价格、工资等上限,而 upper limit 更广泛用于任何数值或数量限制。
Word family
- upper limits
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.