1. to set a restriction or boundary on something
對…施加限制；限定
The company limited access to the confidential files.
公司限制了對機密檔案的存取。
The new law limits the amount of sugar in children's drinks.
新法律限制了兒童飲品中的含糖量。
Limited Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
limited
verb
快速理解
What does "Limited" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Limited"?
「limited」作為動詞，主要指對某事物施加限制或約束，使其保持在特定範圍或程度內。
- 1
施加限制
EN: to set a limit or restriction on something
翻譯: 對某事物設定限制或約束。
- 2
控制範圍
EN: to keep something within certain bounds or to a certain extent
翻譯: 將某事物控制在特定範圍或程度內。
- 3
減少或抑制
EN: to reduce or curb something, such as growth or availability
翻譯: 減少或抑制某事物，例如成長或可用性。
小提醒：注意「limited」作動詞時，其主詞通常是「人」、「機構」或「政策」等能主動施加限制的實體，而非被限制的事物本身。例如正確用法是「The government limited the number of visas.」，而非「The visas limited.」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Limited" in English）
How to pronounce "Limited" in English?"Limited" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Limited" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Limited"?How does "Limited" change by context?
2. to reduce or keep something within a certain amount or range
將…控制在某個範圍內；減少
We need to limit our spending this month.
我們需要控制這個月的開支。
The doctor advised him to limit his salt intake.
醫生建議他限制鹽的攝取量。
3. to make something less in size, importance, or ability
使…在規模、重要性或能力上減弱；制約
His injury limited his mobility for several weeks.
他的傷勢制約了他好幾個星期的行動能力。
The lack of funding limited the scope of the research project.
資金不足限制了該研究項目的範圍。
4. to legally restrict the liability of a company's shareholders
（法律上）使（公司）成為有限責任
They decided to limit the company to protect their personal assets.
他們決定將公司改為有限責任，以保護個人資產。
The business was limited last year to attract more investors.
這家企業去年改為有限責任公司以吸引更多投資者。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Limited"?How to make natural sentences with "Limited"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| limited to + noun | 僅限於… | The offer is limited to the first 100 customers. (此優惠僅限於前100名顧客。) |
| be limited by + noun | 受到…的限制 | Our options are limited by the budget. (我們的選擇受到預算的限制。) |
| limit + noun + to + noun | 將…限制在…範圍內 | Please limit your speech to five minutes. (請將你的演講限制在五分鐘內。) |
| limit + noun + by + V-ing | 透過…來限制… | They limited the damage by acting quickly. (他們透過迅速行動來限制損害。) |
| be limited in + noun | 在…方面有限 | He feels limited in his current role. (他覺得在目前的職位上發展有限。) |
用法說明
How is "Limited" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Limited"?
limited to doing vs limited to do
- "limited to doing" 是標準且常見的用法，表示「僅限於做某事」，強調活動或狀態的範圍被限制。
- "limited to do" 在文法上被視為不標準，通常不被接受。它可能源於與其他結構（如 "allowed to do"）的混淆。
- 在正式寫作和口語中，應始終使用 "limited to + 動名詞 (V-ing)" 的形式。
- 被動語態 "be limited to doing" 和主動語態 "limit oneself/something to doing" 都遵循此規則。 EN: The offer is limited to buying one item per customer. 翻譯: 此優惠僅限每位顧客購買一項商品。
EN:The library access is limited to reading on-site; you cannot borrow books.
翻譯:圖書館的使用僅限於館內閱讀，不可外借書籍。
總結建議
在表達「限於做某事」時，請統一使用 "limited to + V-ing" 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Limited" and similar words?How to choose "Limited" vs alternatives?
limited vs restrict
「limited」強調設定範圍或上限，常指數量、時間或資源上的限制；「restrict」則更側重於施加規則或條件來約束行為或存取權限。
limited vs confine
「limited」泛指設定範圍或限制；「confine」則有更強烈的「將…限制在狹小或特定範圍內」的含義，常帶有物理或空間上的束縛感。
limited vs curb
「limited」側重於設定一個上限或範圍；「curb」則強調抑制、控制或減少某種不良或過度的趨勢、行為或增長。
口語用法
How is "Limited" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Limited"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人設定的規則、限制或條件。 EN: He said our time is limited to ten minutes. 翻譯: 他說我們的時間被限制在十分鐘內。
EN:The offer is limited to the first 50 customers, according to the manager.
翻譯:根據經理的說法，這個優惠只限前50位顧客。
語氣強調
在對話中，用來強調某事物的稀缺性、短暫性或約束性，常帶有無奈或提醒的語氣。 EN: My patience is limited, you know. 翻譯: 我的耐心是有限的，你知道的。
EN:We have very limited options here.
翻譯:我們在這裡的選擇非常有限。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，作為一個短暫的停頓填充詞，引出後面的限制條件。 EN: The access is... limited to authorized personnel only. 翻譯: 這個權限是…僅限於授權人員。
EN:Our understanding of the issue is still, well, limited.
翻譯:我們對這個問題的理解仍然，嗯，是有限的。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "limited" 用作口語中的停頓填充，並應使用更精確的詞彙來描述限制的範圍或性質，例如 "restricted", "confined", 或 "circumscribed"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Limited"?What fixed phrases with "Limited" should I remember?
limited to
be limited to (something)
僅限於（某事物）
limited by
be limited by (something)
受…限制
limited in
be limited in (something)
在…方面有限
time-limited
adjective
有時限的
limited supply
noun phrase
供應有限
limited edition
noun phrase
限量版
limited liability
noun phrase
有限責任
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Limited"?Which "Limited" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The time is limited for 30 minutes.
✓The time is limited to 30 minutes.
使用 'limited' 表示限制時，正確的介系詞是 'to'，用來指出限制的具體範圍或數量，而不是 'for'。
×We are limiting spend money on entertainment.
✓We are limiting spending on entertainment.
'limit' 作為動詞時，後面應接名詞或動名詞 (gerund) 作為受詞，表示限制的對象，而不是接原形動詞。
×The offer is limited until Friday.
✓The offer is limited to Friday. / The offer is valid until Friday.
表達優惠或機會『僅限於某個日期』時，應使用 'limited to [date]'。'Until' 表示持續到某個時間點，但與 'limited' 搭配不自然，通常用 'valid until' 來表達有效期。
×His ability is very limited.
✓His abilities are very limited.
當泛指一個人的『能力、才幹』時，通常使用複數形式 'abilities'。使用單數 'ability' 時，後面常接 'to do something' 來指定具體能力。
×We must limit the problem become bigger.
✓We must limit the problem from becoming bigger. / We must prevent the problem from becoming bigger.
表達『限制某事物不發生某種變化』時，正確結構是 'limit something from doing something' 或使用更常見的動詞如 'prevent'。不能直接接子句。
×The space is too limited that we cannot fit all the furniture.
✓The space is so limited that we cannot fit all the furniture.
在 'so...that...' (如此...以致於...) 的句型中，應用 'so' 來修飾形容詞 'limited'，而不是 'too'。'Too' 通常帶有負面意涵，表示『過於...而無法...』，但其結構為 'too + adj. + to + V'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Limited"?What are tense/participle forms of "Limited"?
limits(3rd_singular)limiting(present_participle)limited(past)limited(past_participle)