age limit

IPA/ˈeɪdʒ lɪmɪt/
IPA/ˈeɪdʒ lɪmɪt/

age limit — noun

1. a rule that says how old someone must be, or can no longer be, before doing a pa

1.名詞B1
釋義

a rule that says how old someone must be, or can no longer be, before doing a particular activity or job

例句

The swimming club set an age limit of twelve for the summer camp.

set an age limit of [number] for [activity]

Bilal could not enter the youth race because he was above the age limit.

be above the age limit

同義詞
  • age requirement

    broader and more formal; can stress a rule that must be met, not only a limit.

  • minimum age

    only covers the youngest age allowed, not the oldest age.

  • maximum age

    only covers the oldest age allowed, not the youngest age.

文法句型

set an age limit of [number]

age limit for [activity/job]

be over/under the age limit

用法筆記

Usually appears with a number or with for plus an activity, competition, or job. It can refer either to the youngest age needed to join or to the oldest age after which someone is refused.

常見錯誤

❌The age limit is 18 years old.
✅The age limit is 18.
💡after this phrase, English usually gives only the number.
❌I am out of the age limit for the team.
✅I am over the age limit for the team.
💡English normally uses over or under with this phrase.