early 15c., "serving to bind or draw together," from Middle French restrictif, from Late Latin restrictivus, from Latin restrict-, past participle stem of restringere (see restriction). Meaning "imposing restriction" is from 1570s. Related: Restrictively; restrictiveness.
权威例句
1. The Act was introduced to end restrictive practices in the docks.
这项法案的推出是为了终止码头的限制竞争现象。
2. Do not wear restrictive clothing.
不要穿紧身衣。
3. Transformational grammars are more restrictive.
转换生成语法局限性更大。
4. He argued that the law was unduly restrictive.
他辩称法律的约束性有些过分了.
5. If her marriage becomes too restrictive, she will break out and seek new horizons.