limited

限られた、制限された

少ししか利用できない、または一定の範囲でしか許されない。

やさしい英語で： Available only in a small amount, or allowed only within certain limits.

• We have limited time.
• Access is limited to staff.
• There is a limited number of places available.

使い方： limited to something (Entry is limited to club members.)

類義語： restricted

反対語： unlimited

よく使う表現： limited time, limited resources, limited to something, limited funds

特急列車

少数の駅にしか止まらない、速い旅客列車。

やさしい英語で： A fast passenger train that stops at only a few stations.

• We took the limited to Chicago.
• The limited passed several small stations without stopping.
• Passengers boarded the overnight limited at platform three.

類義語： express

よく使う表現： overnight limited, board the limited