restrict

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restrict /rɪˈstrɪkt/ verb

restricts; restricted; restricting

restrict

/rɪˈstrɪkt/

verb

restricts; restricted; restricting

Learner's definition of RESTRICT

[+ object]

: to limit the amount or range of (something)限制，限定（数量或范围）

Her eye problem restricts her reading.她的眼疾使她不能多看书。
She was told to restrict the amount of salt she uses.她被告知要控制盐的摄入量。
They want to restrict access to the beach. [=they want to limit who can use the beach]他们打算限制对海滩的使用。
The new law restricts smoking in public places.这项新法律禁止在公共场所吸烟。
They have accused the government of trying to restrict free speech.他们指责政府企图限制言论自由。

— often used as (be) restricted常用作(be) restricted

Visits are restricted to 30 minutes. [=visits cannot be longer than 30 minutes]参观时间限制在30分钟以内。
The damage from the fire was restricted to the rear of the building. [=the rear of the building was the only part damaged by the fire]火灾造成的损毁仅限于大楼后部。

: to prevent (someone) from doing something阻止；制止；妨碍

They say the government is trying to restrict them from speaking out.他们说政府试图阻止他们发表言论。

: to allow (someone) to only have or do a particular thing约束；管束 — usually + to

The doctor restricted her to a low-fat diet. [=she was only allowed to eat a low-fat diet]医生规定她只能慑入低脂饮食。
He restricts himself to one cup of coffee a day. [=he allows himself to have only one cup of coffee a day]他控制自己每天只喝一杯咖啡。