"within reason" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 在合理范围内

Definition

如果某事是在“合理范围内”，表示是可以接受的，只要不过分或不现实。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于表达条件、限制（如“可以帮忙，但要在合理范围内”）。强调不要过度，不要提出不切实际的要求。

Examples

You can eat as much as you want, within reason.

你可以随便吃，只要**在合理范围内**。

Ask for help within reason.

在**合理范围内**请求帮助。

You can stay out late, but only within reason.

你可以晚点回家，但要**在合理范围内**。

I'll buy you what you want, within reason.

你想要的我都可以买，但要**在合理范围内**。

She'll help you out, within reason.

她会帮你，但要**在合理范围内**。

You can borrow my car within reason, just let me know first.

你可以借我的车，**在合理范围内**，先跟我说一声。