non-restrictive
/ˌnɒn rɪˈstrɪktɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnɑːn rɪˈstrɪktɪv/ (ame, ipa)
non-restrictive — 形容詞
1. describing a rule, policy, or condition that does not place tight limits on what
寬鬆的
對自由、規模或範圍不設嚴格限制的
describing a rule, policy, or condition that does not place tight limits on what people can do, or on the size or scope of something.
Gabriela praised the school's non-restrictive dress code, which let students wear bright colours.
Gabriela 稱讚學校無限制的服裝規定，讓學生可以穿明亮的顏色。
attributive: non-restrictive + noun (dress code, policy)
The library has a non-restrictive lending policy, so visitors can borrow up to five books.
圖書館有寬鬆的借閱政策，所以連訪客也可以借最多五本書。
collocation: non-restrictive policy / non-restrictive rules
Ishaan's parents set non-restrictive limits on screen time during the summer holidays.
Ishaan 的父母對暑假的螢幕使用時間設定了寬鬆的限制。
Many parks in Taipei have non-restrictive opening hours, welcoming visitors from dawn until late evening.
台北許多公園的開放時間很寬鬆，從清晨到深夜都歡迎遊客。
The trade agreement was praised for its non-restrictive terms, letting small farmers sell abroad.
這項貿易協定因其寬鬆的條款受到讚揚，讓小農也能把貨品賣到國外。
- permissive
stronger; suggests actively allowing things others might forbid
- lenient
softer punishment or judgement, not just open rules
- open
very general; works for systems, doors, or attitudes
- liberal
describes generous rules or attitudes about freedom
- restrictive
the direct opposite — places clear limits
- strict
rules enforced firmly, with little flexibility
用法筆記
Almost always used attributively before a noun (policy, rules, terms, agreement, code). Rarely appears after 'be'; prefer 'not restrictive' in predicative position.