restrict

/rɪˈstrɪkt/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈstrɪkt/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈstrikt/ (ame, mw)

restrict — verb

  • restrictpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • restrictshe / she / it
  • restrictedpast simple
  • restricting-ing form

1. to keep the size, scope, or physical freedom of something within a fixed limit s

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

to keep the size, scope, or physical freedom of something within a fixed limit so that it does not grow, move, or extend further

例句

Hari restricted his daily food intake to 1,500 calories during training.

restrict + noun + to [number/amount]

The hospital now restricts each patient to two visitors at a time.

同義詞
  • limit

    the most general and common synonym; used for boundaries of any kind

  • confine

    stronger than restrict; suggests enclosure in a small space or narrow boundaries

  • curb

    focuses on holding back or stopping excess or growth

反義詞
  • expand

    to increase in size, amount, or range

  • free

    to allow someone to act or move as they wish

文法句型

restrict + noun + to + amount/limit

be restricted to + noun

用法筆記

Often used with 'to' to specify the limit point ('restrict X to Y'). Common in the passive form ('is restricted to'), especially in official contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The new rules restrict from using phones in class.
✅The new rules restrict the use of phones in class.
💡'restrict' needs a direct object; you restrict something, not restrict from doing something.
❌Her injury restricted her from playing tennis.
✅Her injury restricted her ability to play tennis.' or 'Her injury prevented her from playing tennis.
💡'restrict' limits what you can do but does not stop it completely.

2. to impose official rules or regulations that govern how something can be accesse

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

to impose official rules or regulations that govern how something can be accessed, used, or distributed

例句

The government restricts the sale of fireworks to customers over the age of eighteen.

restrict + sale/access/use of [something] to [group]

Many countries restrict the amount of cash that travellers can bring across the border.

restrict + amount of [noun]

同義詞
  • regulate

    focuses on setting rules and standards to keep things under control

  • control

    broader meaning that includes non-rule methods such as direct supervision

  • limit

    a more general word that focuses on the boundary rather than the rules themselves

反義詞
  • allow

    to let something happen freely

  • permit

    to give official permission, removing restrictions

文法句型

restrict + noun (sale/access/use) + to + group

be restricted to + noun

用法筆記

Common in legal, regulatory, and institutional contexts. The object is typically an abstract noun such as 'access', 'sale', 'use', or 'distribution'.

常見錯誤

❌The new law restricts to sell alcohol after midnight.
✅The new law restricts the sale of alcohol after midnight.
💡'restrict' takes a noun object, not a verb.