limitation
/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4776 in the learning path
局限；不足
Definitions
n. a weakness that prevents someone or something from being fully effective
局限；不足
n. a rule or condition that controls how much is allowed
限制；限额
Example
The main limitation of this camera is its battery life.
这台相机的主要不足是电池续航时间短。
Researchers should acknowledge the limitations of small samples before drawing conclusions about the wider population.
研究人员在对更广泛人群作出结论前，应承认小样本的局限性。
Collocations
- limitations of a study
- place limitations on
- budget limitations
- recognise your limitations
Word family
- limit (n.)
- limit (v.)
- limited (adj.)
- limitless (adj.)
Synonyms
- restriction
- constraint
Usage tip
“局限性”常用复数；对……的限制用limitation on。
FAQ
- What does limitation mean?
- a weakness that prevents someone or something from being fully effective a rule or condition that controls how much is allowed
- How is limitation pronounced?
- UK /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
