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restrictive

🇬🇧 UK/rɪ'strɪktɪv/🇺🇸 US/ri'striktiv/
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Definitions

adj.

Imposing limits or restrictions; confining within defined bounds

限制性的,约束的

n.

A clause that narrows the meaning of a noun or noun phrase

限制词,限制性从句

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
strictdraw tight, bind
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=restrictive

Common Collocations

  • 1.restrictive clause限制性条款
  • 2.restrictive covenant限制性契约
  • 3.restrictive policy限制性政策

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The contract includes restrictive clauses that limit employee mobility.

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