limited

/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈli-mə-təd/ (ame, mw)

limited — 形容詞

  • limitedpositive
  • more limitedcomparative
  • most limitedsuperlative

1. present or available only in a quantity that is not enough for what people need

1.形容詞B1
釋義

有限的

數量不多的，不夠用的

present or available only in a quantity that is not enough for what people need or want

例句

The refugee camp had only limited supplies of clean water.

難民營只有有限的乾淨水供應。

limited + uncountable noun (supplies, time, space)

With her limited budget, Nala could not afford to rent a bigger apartment.

Nala 的預算有限，租不起更大的公寓。

同義詞
  • restricted

    emphasises a rule or boundary that keeps something within a range

  • finite

    more mathematical or technical; suggests a measurable endpoint

  • scarce

    stronger sense of shortage; implies what exists is barely enough

反義詞

文法句型

be + limited

limited + noun

用法筆記

Often modified by adverbs such as 'very', 'quite', 'extremely', or 'severely' to indicate the degree of scarcity.

常見錯誤

❌There are limited of seats left.
✅There are a limited number of seats left.
💡'limited' is an adjective; use 'a limited number of' or 'limited + noun' directly.
❌The time is limit.
✅The time is limited.
💡The adjective is 'limited', not 'limit'.

2. kept within an established boundary of size, time, number, or scope — for exampl

2.形容詞B1
釋義

有限制

有特定範圍、時間或數量上限的

kept within an established boundary of size, time, number, or scope — for example, a limited-edition product, a limited-time offer, or access limited to certain people

例句

The museum released a limited-edition print signed by the artist.

博物館推出了由藝術家親筆簽名的限量版印刷品。

limited-edition (compound adjective for exclusive items)

This special price is available for a limited time only.

這個優惠價格僅限於特定時間內有效。

limited time (time-bound offer)

同義詞
  • restricted

    emphasises an imposed rule or limitation

  • confined

    suggests physical or spatial boundaries

  • fixed

    implies a definite, unchangeable upper limit

反義詞
  • unrestricted

    with no boundaries or rules limiting access or use

文法句型

limited to + noun

limited + noun

用法筆記

When followed by 'to', the phrase 'limited to' specifies the exact boundary. Frequently used in notices and official writing (e.g., 'limited to 20 guests').

常見錯誤

❌The offer is limited for 24 hours.
✅The offer is limited to 24 hours.
💡Use 'limited to', not 'limited for', when stating the boundary.

3. written after a company's official title to indicate that shareholders are legal

3.形容詞B2
釋義

有限公司的

公司名稱中表示有限責任的標示

written after a company's official title to indicate that shareholders are legally responsible only up to the amount of money they put into the business

例句

Sahil works for a small engineering firm called Patel Engineering Ltd.

Sahil 在一家名為 Patel Engineering Ltd. 的小型工程公司工作。

Company Name + Ltd.

The legal name of the business is GreenTech Solutions Limited.

這家公司的正式法律名稱為 GreenTech Solutions Limited。

文法句型

[Company Name] + Limited

[Company Name] + Ltd.

用法筆記

Common in British, Australian, and many Commonwealth legal systems. In American English, the equivalent is 'Inc.' (Incorporated) or 'LLC'. 'Limited' is always written with a capital L when part of a registered company name.

常見錯誤

❌I work for a limited company called Smith limited.
✅I work for a company called Smith Ltd.
💡The full form 'Limited' or the abbreviation 'Ltd.' is part of the official company name and must be capitalised.

4. showing a narrow range of knowledge, skill, or creativity; not as good, broad, o

4.形容詞B2
釋義

侷限的

知識、能力或創意範圍狹窄的

showing a narrow range of knowledge, skill, or creativity; not as good, broad, or imaginative as expected

例句

The critic described the director's latest film as technically solid but artistically very limited.

影評人認為這位導演的最新作品技術扎實，但藝術層面非常有限。

criticising creative work as limited

Lan's cooking skills are limited to boiling rice and frying eggs.

Lan 的烹飪技能只限於煮米飯和煎蛋。

limited to + basic skills only

同義詞
  • narrow

    focuses on lack of breadth or range

  • mediocre

    stronger value judgment; means of only average or below-average quality

  • restricted

    sometimes overlaps, but 'restricted' more often refers to imposed boundaries than personal shortcomings

反義詞
  • broad

    covering a wide range of topics or skills

  • comprehensive

    thorough and covering all aspects

文法句型

limited + noun (range, understanding, view)

limited to + basic/simple + noun

用法筆記

In this sense, 'limited' has a negative, critical tone. It implies that something or someone falls short of a reasonable standard. Often appears in evaluations of people, art, thinking, or skills. Not interchangeable with 'restricted' in this critical sense.

常見錯誤

❌He has a limited English.
✅He has limited English.' or 'His English is limited.
💡No article before 'limited' when modifying a skill noun directly.