speed limit — the maximum legal speed at which vehicles may travel on a particular road
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the maximum legal speed at which vehicles may travel on a particular road
Pronunciation (IPA): /spiːd ˈlɪmɪt/
Korean meaning: 특정 도로에서 차량이 주행할 수 있는 법정 최고 속도
Korean pronunciation: 스피드 **리**밋
Example Sentences
- My grandmother drives so slowly that she makes the speed limit look like a speed suggestion.
- The new speed limit of 25 mph in school zones helps protect children.
- He got a ticket for going 85 in a 55 mph speed limit zone.
speed limit
NOUN//spiːd ˈlɪmɪt//
the maximum legal speed at which vehicles may travel on a particular road
The highway sign shows a 60 mph speed limit she's about to ignore.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'speed'는 고대 영어 'spēd'(성공, 번영)에서 유래되었고, 'limit'는 라틴어 'limes'(경계, 한계)에서 왔습니다. 자동차 시대가 되면서 안전을 위해 속도에 경계를 설정한다는 의미로 결합되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother drives so slowly that she makes the speed limit look like a speed suggestion.”
“The new speed limit of 25 mph in school zones helps protect children.”
“He got a ticket for going 85 in a 55 mph speed limit zone.”
“The speed limit changes every few miles, making it a guessing game for drivers.”
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