upper limit; maximum; ceiling
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1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
upper limit; maximum; ceiling
formalUsed to describe the highest allowable or possible amount, time, or degree in a set range. Often appears in contexts of statistics, regulations, quotas, or performance benchmarks.
Zhè这
ge个
xiàng项
mù目
de的
yù预
suàn算
shàng上
xiàn限
shì是
shí十
wàn万
yuán元
。
The budget ceiling for this project is one hundred thousand yuan.
Shēn申
qǐng请
rén人
de的
nián年
líng龄
shàng上
xiàn限
shì是
sān三
shí十
wǔ五
suì岁
。
The upper age limit for applicants is thirty-five.
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Gōng工
zī资
de的
zēng增
zhǎng长
bù不
néng能
chāo超
guò过
gōng公
sī司
guī规
dìng定
de的
shàng上
xiàn限
。
Salary increases cannot exceed the ceiling set by the company.
Cè测
shì试
chéng成
jì绩
de的
shàng上
xiàn限
shì是
yī1
bǎi0
fēn0
分
。
The maximum test score is 100 points.