off limits
Pronunciation
/ˈɔf lˈɪmɪts/
British pronunciation
/ˈɒf lˈɪmɪts/
off-limits

“off limits”的英语定义和含义

off limits
01

禁止的, 禁区

referring to a place or area where access is restricted or prohibited
example
例子
The construction site is off limits to unauthorized personnel for safety reasons.
出于安全原因,建筑工地禁止未经授权的人员进入。
Due to safety concerns, access to the abandoned building is strictly off-limits.
出于安全考虑,废弃建筑的入口被严格禁止
02

禁止的, 禁忌

(of a topic, etc.) prohibited or considered inappropriate for conversation
example
例子
The company 's financial situation was off limits during casual conversations among coworkers.
在同事间的随意交谈中,公司的财务状况是禁止谈论的
She quickly learned that her friend 's breakup was off limits as a topic of discussion.
她很快了解到,她朋友的分手是禁止作为讨论话题的。
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