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restrictive

/ristrɪktɪv/

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limiting what people are allowed to do

限制性的

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The restrictive rules prevented volunteers from entering the area.
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这些限制性规定使志愿者无法进入该地区。
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Pronunciation: /ristrɪktɪv/

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