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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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