non-restrictive

IPA/ˌnɒn rɪˈstrɪktɪv/
IPA/ˌnɑːn rɪˈstrɪktɪv/

non-restrictive — 形容詞

1. describing a rule, policy, or condition that does not place tight limits on what

1.形容詞C1
釋義

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.

例句

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

常見搭配
  • non-restrictive policy
  • non-restrictive rules
  • non-restrictive terms
  • non-restrictive agreement
  • non-restrictive dress code
同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

The new rules are non-restrictive to everyone.
The new rules are not restrictive.
use 'non-restrictive' before a noun, and 'not restrictive' after 'be'.

同根字

常見搭配

常用片語

  • non-restrictive in scope
  • remain non-restrictive