to stop sth from increasing beyond a particular amount or level 限制;限定◆The agreement with the union limits the number of layoffs to 400. 与工会达成的协定是将裁员人数限制在 400 人。
limit yourself/sb (to sth)to restrict or reduce the amount of sth that you or sb can have or use 限量;减量◆Employees are limited to two short breaks a day. 员工一天最多有两次短暂的休息时间。
●ˈlimit sth to sb/sth (usually be limited to) to make sth exist or happen only in a particular place or within a particular group 使(某事只在某地或某群体内)存在(或发生)◆The service will be limited to the US market. 这项服务将只限於向美国市场提供。