Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #2699
dimension
方面；特征
an aspect or feature of a situation or thing
- 1.
A single aspect of a given thing.
某物的单一方面
- 2.
the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
物体在某个方向上的大小(尤指长度、宽度或高度)
- 3.
A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
在特定方向上的空间范围的度量,如高度、宽度或深度
- 4.
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
用以区分物体或个体的概念
- 5.
A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
用于区分物体或个体的构造
- 6.
one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
确定空间位置的三个笛卡尔坐标之一
- 7.
The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
唯一指定空间中一点位置所需的独立坐标数；也指任何这样的独立坐标
- 8.
The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
向量空间的任何基的元素数量
- 9.
One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
被视为物理量基本度量的物理属性之一,如质量、长度和时间
- 10.
Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
多维数组中独立索引范围之一
- 11.
A universe or plane of existence.
一个宇宙或存在的平面
尺寸；空间维度；区分维度；属性；坐标；维；（存在的）维度；世界；量纲
In use
We need to measure the dimensions of the room before buying furniture.
Time is often considered the fourth dimension in physics.
The problem has a social dimension that cannot be ignored.
dimension of [something]
We need to measure the dimension of the box.
我们需要测量盒子的尺寸。
a new dimension
The discovery added a new dimension to our understanding.
这一发现为我们的理解增加了一个新维度。
dimensions of [something]
Connections
Collocations
- a new dimension
- 一个新维度
- The discovery adds a new dimension to the study of ancient cultures.这一发现为古代文化研究增添了新维度。
- the third dimension
- 第三维（立体感）
- The film uses 3D technology to create the illusion of the third dimension.这部电影使用3D技术制造立体感的幻觉。
- the social dimension
- 社会层面
- This policy has a significant social dimension that must be considered.这项政策有重要的社会层面必须加以考虑。
- add dimension to
- 为……增添维度/丰富
- Her experience abroad added a new dimension to her worldview.她的国外经历丰富了她的世界观。
- the dimensions of a problem
- 问题的各个方面
- We need to understand the full dimensions of the problem before proposing a solution.在提出解决方案之前，我们需要了解问题的所有方面。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象一个立方体，长宽高就是它的三个dimension（维度）。
Context & Register
通常用于数学、物理或描述空间维度，中性注册。在日常对话中较少单独使用，常见于科学或技术语境。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All six words rhyme with 'dimension' (same stressed vowel /ɛ/ and ending /ʃən/). Be aware that other '-sion' words may use /ʒ/ instead, e.g., 'decision', 'division'.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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