may not 和select other locations

Chinese translation: 不可以 & 其他特殊地点/位置

13:29 Aug 1, 2013
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Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
English term or phrase: may not 和select other locations
In general, luminaires for outdoor locations shall be provided with reflectors and guards. Luminaires may not be equipped with reflectors when located at stairs, walkways and select other locations.

请问这里的may not是指可以不,还是不得?是前者吗?

select other locations是指什么,这里的select形容词吧?
Sheldon Fu
China
Local time: 12:45
Chinese translation:不可以 & 其他特殊地点/位置
Explanation:
may not实际上是should not的意思,只是语气更轻。
select有形容词的意思,结合语境,可以这样译。
FYI
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Frank Wang
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Local time: 12:45
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不可以 & 其他特殊地点/位置


Explanation:
may not实际上是should not的意思,只是语气更轻。
select有形容词的意思,结合语境,可以这样译。
FYI

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