limited

英 [ˈlɪmɪtɪd]

美 [ˈlɪmɪtɪd]

adj.  有限的; 受(…的)限制
v.  限制; 限定; 限量; 减量
limit的过去式

过去分词：limited　过去式：limited　

CET4CET6考研GREIELTS

Oxford 3000 / Collins.3 / BNC.1481 / COCA.1982

牛津词典

adj.

• 有限的
  not very great in amount or extent
  1. We are doing our best with the limited resources available.
     我们利用可获得的有限资源，尽最大的努力。
• 受（…的）限制
  restricted to a particular limit of time, numbers, etc.
  1. This offer is for a limited period only.
     此次减价时间有限。

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 有限的；有限度的
  Something that islimitedis not very great in amount, range, or degree.
  1. They may only have a limited amount of time to get their points across...
     他们可能只有有限的时间来说明自己的意思。
  2. Shops have a very limited selection.
     商店里的选择非常有限。
• ADJ （公司）有限责任的
  Alimitedcompany is one whose owners are legally responsible for only a part of any money that it may owe if it goes bankrupt.
  1. They had plans to turn the club into a limited company...
     他们计划将这个俱乐部变为一家股份有限公司。
  2. He is the founder of International Sports Management Limited.
     他是国际体育管理有限公司的创始人。

in AM, use 美国英语用 incorporated

英英释义

noun

• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
  1. he caught the express to New York
  Synonym:express

adj

• including only a part
• not unlimited
  1. a limited list of choices
• having a specific function or scope
  1. a special (or specific) role in the mission
  Synonym:special
• small in range or scope
  1. limited war
  2. a limited success
  3. a limited circle of friends
• not excessive
• mediocre
  Synonym:modified
• subject to limits or subjected to limits
  Synonym:circumscribed

双语例句

• The agreement gives the territory limited self-rule.
  这个协议规定该地区享有有限的自治权。
• Many trains have been cancelled and a limited service is operating on other lines
  多趟列车被取消，其他线路上运行的班次也很有限。
• We can't promise to publish a reply as space is limited.
  由于版面有限，我们不能保证把回复登载出来。
• They are reliant on a very limited number of exportable products.
  他们依赖数量非常有限的外销产品。
• So far we have had ringing declarations, but only limited action.
  目前，我们已经发表了一些有力的声明，但只采取了有限的行动。
• Young children have a limited attention span and can't concentrate on one activity for very long.
  小孩子的注意力持续时间十分有限，不能长时间地专注于一个活动。
• Film is a business with limited opportunities for actresses
  电影行业对女演员来说机会有限。
• The benefit which the reservoir brings to the villagers is not limited to agriculture.
  这水库给村民们带来的好处不止是在农业方面。
• A limited number of cars is available.
  汽车使用数目有限制。
• The navy played a limited but significant role in defeating the rebellion
  海军在平息这场叛乱的过程中起到了有限但却十分重要的作用。