constraint
Meaning: A limitation or restriction; something that limits what you can do
A constraint is something that limits or restricts freedom, action, or choice. It's commonly used in business and project management (budget constraints, time constraints) and in technical fields. 'Under constraint' means being forced or pressured. 'Constrain' is the verb form.
Examples
- We're working within tight budget constraints. 我们在紧张的预算限制下工作。Estamos trabajando dentro de estrictas restricciones presupuestarias.私たちは厳しい予算の制約の中で仕事をしています。우리는 빠듯한 예산 제약 안에서 일하고 있습니다.
- Time constraints meant we couldn't visit all the sites. 时间限制意味着我们无法参观所有景点。Las limitaciones de tiempo significaron que no pudimos visitar todos los sitios.時間の制約で、すべての場所を訪れることができませんでした。시간 제약으로 인해 모든 장소를 방문할 수 없었습니다.
- She felt the constraints of living in a small town. 她感受到了住在小镇上的束缚。Sentía las restricciones de vivir en un pueblo pequeño.彼女は小さな町に住むことの制約を感じていました。그녀는 작은 마을에 사는 것의 제약을 느꼈습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'constrainte', from 'constraindre' meaning 'to press tightly', from Latin 'constringere' (to bind together, compress), from 'con-' (together) + 'stringere' (to draw tight). Related to 'constrict', 'strict', and 'string'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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