restrict
- IPA[rɪˈstrɪkt]
英式
- put a limit on; keep under control；deprive (someone or something) of freedom of movement or action
verb: restrict, 3rd person present: restricts, gerund or present participle: restricting, past tense: restricted, past participle: restricted
- 釋義
動詞
- 1. put a limit on; keep under control some roads may have to be closed at peak times to restrict the number of visitors 同義詞
- ▪ deprive (someone or something) of freedom of movement or action cities can restrict groups of protesters from gathering on a residential street 同義詞
- ▪ limit someone to only doing or having (a particular thing) or staying in (a particular place) I shall restrict myself to a single example 同義詞
- ▪ limit something to (a particular place, time, or group) the Zoological Gardens were at first restricted to members and their guests
- ▪ withhold (information) from general disclosure at first the Americans tried to restrict news of their involvement in Vietnam
