constraints

n.

  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

1. N-COUNT 限制;束缚;约束 A constraint is something that limits or controls what you can do. 
  • Their decision to abandon the trip was made because of financial constraints...

    他们决定放弃这次出游是因为财力有限。

  • Water shortages in the area will be the main constraint on development.

    水资源匮乏将是制约该地区发展的一个主要因素。

2. N-UNCOUNT 克制 Constraint is control over the way you behave which prevents you from doing what you want to do.