C2 adjective 正式

restrictive

/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/

Describing something that limits freedom, choice, or action by imposing specific constraints. In a linguistic context, it refers to a modifier or clause that is essential to identify the noun it refers to, thereby narrowing its scope.

例句

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1

The new diet proved to be too restrictive for her to maintain long-term.

The new diet proved to be too restrictive for her to maintain long-term.

2

The court ruled that the legislation was overly restrictive of individual civil liberties.

The court ruled that the legislation was overly restrictive of individual civil liberties.

3

I found the house rules at the hostel a bit too restrictive for my liking.

I found the house rules at the hostel a bit too restrictive for my liking.

词族

名词
restriction
Verb
restrict
副词
restrictively
形容词
restrictive
相关
restrictiveness
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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'Strict' hidden inside 're-STRICT-ive'—it describes something that is strict and limits you.

快速测验

The government was criticized for passing ___________ laws that hampered freedom of the press.

正确!

正确答案是: restrictive

例句

1

The new diet proved to be too restrictive for her to maintain long-term.

everyday

The new diet proved to be too restrictive for her to maintain long-term.

2

The court ruled that the legislation was overly restrictive of individual civil liberties.

formal

The court ruled that the legislation was overly restrictive of individual civil liberties.

3

I found the house rules at the hostel a bit too restrictive for my liking.

informal

I found the house rules at the hostel a bit too restrictive for my liking.

4

In the sentence 'The cars that are red are fast,' the word 'that' begins a restrictive relative clause.

academic

In the sentence 'The cars that are red are fast,' the word 'that' begins a restrictive relative clause.

5

The company decided to challenge the restrictive covenants in the employment contract.

business

The company decided to challenge the restrictive covenants in the employment contract.

词族

名词
restriction
Verb
restrict
副词
restrictively
形容词
restrictive
相关
restrictiveness

常见搭配

restrictive measures measures that limit actions or movements
restrictive covenant a legal agreement that limits what can be done with a property or in a job
restrictive practices methods that limit competition or trade
restrictive policy a strategy or set of rules that limits choices
restrictive clause a grammatical clause that identifies or specifies the noun it follows

常用短语

restrictive trade practice

an agreement between firms to limit competition

restrictive environment

a setting that limits an individual's movement or options

overly restrictive

too limiting or strict

容易混淆的词

restrictive vs restricted

'Restricted' describes something that has been limited to certain people or uses (e.g., a restricted area), while 'restrictive' describes the quality of the rules themselves (e.g., a restrictive policy).

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使用说明

Use 'restrictive' when you want to emphasize the limiting nature of a rule, law, or environment. It is common in legal, linguistic, and political discussions.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'restricted' when they should use 'restrictive'. For example, saying 'the rules are restricted' instead of 'the rules are restrictive.'

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'Strict' hidden inside 're-STRICT-ive'—it describes something that is strict and limits you.

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词源

From the Latin 'restrictus', the past participle of 'restringere', meaning to draw back tight or bind fast.

语法模式

Used as an adjective before a noun (attributive). Used as an adjective after a linking verb (predicative). Often followed by the preposition 'on' or 'of' in formal contexts.
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文化背景

In Western legal systems, 'restrictive covenants' are frequently used in real estate and employment law to control land use or professional competition.

快速测验

The government was criticized for passing ___________ laws that hampered freedom of the press.

正确!

正确答案是: restrictive

相关词

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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