off-limits
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/ˌɔːf ˈlɪmɪts/
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/ˌɒf ˈlɪmɪts/
A place where people are not permitted to enter or go.
The construction site was off-limits to everyone except the workers.
除了工人,施工现场对所有人禁止入内。
A topic that is not allowed to be talked about.
The manager declared that the company's financial issues were off-limits during the meeting.
经理宣布,在会议期间公司的财务问题是禁止讨论的。