restrictive [rɪ'strɪk.tɪv] often disapproving adjective ■limiting the freedom of someone or preventing something from growing 限制性的;约束性的•He is self-employed because he finds working for other people too restrictive.他是个自雇人士,因为他觉得在别人手下工作太不自由。 •The college is not able to expand because of restrictive planning laws.由于限制性规划法规,这所大学无法扩建。 |