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dimension of [something]
We need to measure the dimension of the box.
我们需要测量盒子的尺寸。
方面；特征
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方面；特征
an aspect or feature of a situation or thing
We need to measure the dimension of the box.
我们需要测量盒子的尺寸。
某物的单一方面
A single aspect of a given thing.
物体在某个方向上的大小(尤指长度、宽度或高度)
the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
在特定方向上的空间范围的度量,如高度、宽度或深度
A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
用以区分物体或个体的概念
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
We need to measure the dimensions of the room before buying furniture.
在买家具之前，我们需要测量房间的尺寸。
Time is often considered the fourth dimension in physics.
在物理学中，时间常被视为第四维度。
The problem has a social dimension that cannot be ignored.
这个问题有一个不可忽视的社会维度。
We need to measure the dimension of the box.
我们需要测量盒子的尺寸。
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。
The dimensions of the room are 5 by 4 meters.
房间的尺寸是5米乘4米。
Not this
This problem has many dimension.
Use this
This problem has many dimensions.
dimension 是可数名词，在 many 后应用复数 dimensions。
Not this
We discussed the problem on all dimensions.
Use this
We discussed the problem in all dimensions.
表示“在各个方面”时，介词应用 in，而非 on。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
增添新维度
The new evidence added a new dimension to the investigation.
新证据为调查增添了新维度。
第四维
In physics, time is often considered the fourth dimension.
在物理学中，时间常被视为第四维。
另一维度
Her artwork seems to come from another dimension.
她的艺术品似乎来自另一维度。
Use dimension naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
想象一个立方体，长宽高就是它的三个dimension（维度）。
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。
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'.
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