名詞 limitation:

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

1. The limitation of time beyond which an action, a debt, or a crime is no longer valid or enforceable.
   追訴期限一個時間限制，若超過該時間限制一個行動，債務(wù)或罪行則不再有效或不再可實施
2. A small alteration, adjustment, or limitation.
   更改小小的改變，調(diào)正或限制
3. The government has imposed limitation on imports.
   政府已經(jīng)對進口加以了限制。
4. He knows his limitations.
   他知道自己的能力有限。

lim.i.ta.tion

n.（名詞）
The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
限制的行動或受限制的狀態(tài)
A restriction.
限制規(guī)定
A shortcoming or defect.
缺點或弱點
Law A specified period during which, by statute, an action may be brought.
【法律】 特指法律上的時效：由法律規(guī)定的特定時間，在此期間內(nèi)可以起訴