限
limit; restriction; to limit
Meanings
3 senses · 13 examplesnoun
specified range; limit; bound
neutralUsed to describe fixed boundaries for time, space, authority, etc.
This project has strict time limits.
He has broken through his personal ability limits.
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Every country has its own sovereignty limits.
We set the activity deadline at the end of this week.
The consumption limit at this restaurant is 200 yuan per person.
verb
to set limits; to restrict; to confine
neutralUsed to indicate that an action or quantity must stay within a set boundary.
The school requires summer homework to be completed by the deadline.
There is no limit on the number of participants for this event, everyone is welcome to sign up.
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This museum limits daily visitors to 2000 people.
There is no overtime hour limit at this company, but prior application is required.
The teacher set a one-week deadline for us to finish the first draft of the paper.
noun
threshold (of a door); door sill
literaryA classical literary usage, rarely used in modern spoken Chinese.
He stepped over the high threshold and walked into the courtyard.
The door sills of wealthy ancient families were usually carved with delicate patterns.
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He stood outside the threshold, hesitating whether to go in and visit.