"within reason" in Chinese (Traditional)
在合理範圍內
Definition
如果某事是在“合理範圍內”,表示是可以接受的,只要不過分或不現實。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
常用來表達在作出承諾時設限(例如「我可以幫忙,但在合理範圍內」)。強調不可太過分或不現實。
Examples
You can eat as much as you want, within reason.
你可以隨便喫,只要**在合理範圍內**。
Ask for help within reason.
在**合理範圍內**請求幫助。
You can stay out late, but only within reason.
你可以晚點回家,但要**在合理範圍內**。
I'll buy you what you want, within reason.
你想要的我都可以買,但要**在合理範圍內**。
She'll help you out, within reason.
她會幫你,但要**在合理範圍內**。
You can borrow my car within reason, just let me know first.
你可以借我的車,**在合理範圍內**,先跟我說一聲。