新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

dimension

英  [daɪˈmenʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • dimensions

    1[C 可数名词] 方面

    A particular dimension of something is a particular aspect of it.

    近义词

    aspect

    双语例句

    例:

    There is a political dimension to the accusations.

    这些指控含有政治因素。

    例:

    This adds a new dimension to our work.

    这给我们的工作增加了一个新的方面。

    2[C 可数名词] (单数)尺寸 , (复数)比例大小

    A dimension is a measurement such as length, width, or height. If you talk about the dimensions of an object or place, you are referring to its size and proportions.

    近义词

    scale , size , extent , measurement

    双语例句

    例:

    Drilling will continue on the site to assess the dimensions of the new oilfield.

    钻探还将继续在现场进行以估测新油田的大小。

    3[PL 复数] 规模

    If you talk about the dimensions of a situation or problem, you are talking about its extent and size.

    近义词

    scale

    双语例句

    例:

    The dimensions of the market collapse, in terms of turnover and price, were certainly not anticipated.

    股市崩盘的规模,无论从成交量还是价格来看,都是出乎意料的。

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