restriction
noun [ C or U ] uk/rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/ us/rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/
C2 受（尤指官方）限制的，受约束的
an official limit on something
import/export/currency restrictions 进口／出口／货币限制
speed/parking restrictions 速度／停车限制
At the turn of the century, Congress imposed/placed a height restriction of 13 storeys on all buildings in Washington. 在世纪之交，国会对华盛顿的建筑实行了不得超过13层的高度限制。
The president urged other countries to lift the trade restrictions. 总统敦促其他国家取消贸易限制。
Synonyms: check (LIMIT)constraintcontrol (POWER)curb (CONTROL)curtailmentlimit limitationrein restraint
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- Do these parking restrictions cover residents as well as visitors?
- These restrictions infringe upon basic human rights.
- There are speed restrictions on this part of the road.
- New restrictions have been placed on the purchase of guns.
- A restriction on the amount of duty free that can be bought has been announced.