restrict; constrain; condition
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1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be restricted/conditioned by; to constrain
formalOften describes a relationship where one thing's existence or development depends on or is limited by another. Can describe mutual restriction.
Jīng经
jì济
fā发
zhǎn展
shòu受
zī资
yuán源
huán环
jìng境
de的
zhì制
yuē约
。
Economic development is constrained by resources and the environment.
Zhè这
liǎng两
gè个
yīn因
sù素
hù互
xiāng相
zhì制
yuē约
。
These two factors restrict each other.
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Jiù旧
de的
fǎ法
lǜ律
kuàng框
jià架
zhì制
yuē约
le了
jì技
shù术
chuàng创
xīn新
。
The old legal framework hindered technological innovation.
Yù预
suàn算
bù不
zú足
yán严
zhòng重
zhì制
yuē约
le了
xiàng项
mù目
de的
jìn进
zhǎn展
。
Insufficient budget severely constrained the project's progress.