restrict
🇺🇸
/rɪˈstrɪkt/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈstrɪkt/
to limit something
The law will restrict how much water you can use.
这项法律将限制你可以使用的水量。
to stop free movement or action
The tight shoes restrict my feet and make walking hard.
这双紧鞋限制了我的脚,让走路变得困难。
to control with rules
The school will restrict phone use during class time.
学校将在上课时间限制手机使用。
to limit yourself
I restrict my sugar intake to stay healthy.
我限制自己的糖分摄入以保持健康。