restriction

UK/rɪ'strɪkʃ(ə)n/US/ri'strikʃәn/

NGSL 3kTOEFLB2

Definitions

A rule or condition that limits what is allowed.

限制规定，约束条件。

The act of limiting or controlling something.

限制，约束（行为）。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

re-again, back

strictdraw tight, bind

-ionact, process, state

=restriction

restrict + -ion. The act or a concrete instance of restricting: a rule that pulls the limits in. Often plural for a set of rules: travel restrictions, age restrictions.

Root strain still carries 57 more words

Common Collocations

1.travel restriction旅行限制
2.import restriction进口限制
3.age restriction年龄限制

Example Sentences

1.
The government lifted travel restrictions last month.
2.
There are age restrictions on buying alcohol.

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