limitation/͵lIməˋteʃən; ˌlIməˈteIʃ$n or ˌlImIˈteIʃ$n/n 1 [C,U] when something is kept below a particular amount 限制﹐制约: a nuclear limitation treaty 核限制条约2 [C usually plural 一般用复数] something that limits how good or effective someone or something can be〔某人或某事物的〕不足之处﹐局限: It's a nice car, but it has its limitations . 这辆车不错﹐但有它的不足之处。