Word
many-sided
/ˈmeniˈsaidid/
adjective
多方面的；多边的
having many parts or sides
- 1.
Having many sides; polygonal
有多边的；多边形的
- 2.
having many parts or sides
有许多部分或面
- 3.
Having many aspects
有多方面的
- 4.
having many aspects
有许多方面
- 5.
full of variety or interest
充满多样性或趣味
有多边的；多边形的；有许多部分或面；有多方面的；有许多方面；充满多样性或趣味
In use
The many-sided problem requires input from several different experts.
Her argument was many-sided, covering both economic and social factors.
The jeweler carefully examined the many-sided gem under the light.
a many-sided subject
a many-sided personality
many-sided + noun
many-sided 常修饰抽象名词，表示‘多方面的’
a many-sided problem
一个多方面的问题
be + many-sided
The issue is many-sided.
这个问题是多方面的。
Connections
Antonyms
Confusing words
- multifaceted
- 多方面的 · multifaceted常用于抽象概念如人格、问题等，指有许多不同方面；many-sided更强调字面意义上的‘多边’或‘多面’。
- versatile
- 多才多艺的 · versatile强调技能或用途的多样性，与many-sided的‘多方面’不同，many-sided侧重侧面或方面而非能力。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用于be动词后或名词前
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.