[xiàn dù]
limit; limitation; measure; tether
go beyond the limit; exceed the limit
超过限度
reduce sth. to a minimum
减少到最低限度
bring people's initiative into full play
最大限度地调动人的积极性
Everything has its limits.
事物都有限度。
The expenses should be limited to what you can really afford.
费用不应超出你们偿还能力的限度。