limitation

名词 limitation:

1. a principle that limits the extent of something
   同义词：restriction
2. the quality of being limited or restricted
3. the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
   同义词：limit
4. (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
5. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
   同义词：restriction

1. The limitation of time beyond which an action, a debt, or a crime is no longer valid or enforceable.
   追诉期限一个时间限制，若超过该时间限制一个行动，债务或罪行则不再有效或不再可实施
2. A small alteration, adjustment, or limitation.
   更改小小的改变，调正或限制
3. The government has imposed limitation on imports.
   政府已经对进口加以了限制。
4. He knows his limitations.
   他知道自己的能力有限。

lim.i.ta.tion

n.（名词）
The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
限制的行动或受限制的状态
A restriction.
限制规定
A shortcoming or defect.
缺点或弱点
Law A specified period during which, by statute, an action may be brought.
【法律】 特指法律上的时效：由法律规定的特定时间，在此期间内可以起诉