[] the length of time within which you must do or complete sth 期限；时限；限期◆We have to set a time limit for the work. 我们不得不为这项工作规定期限。◆We don't want to put a time limit on the agreement. 我们不想为协议规定期限。⨁to fix / set a time limit (for sth) （为某事物）规定期限⨁to impose / place / put a time limit on sth 对某事物强行规定时限⨁to extend / relax a time limit 延长／放宽期限⨁to go over / overrun a time limit 超过时限⨁the time limit expires 期限届满