a measurement in space, for example how high, wide or long something is 維（構成空間的因素） We measured the dimensions of the kitchen. 我們測量了廚房的尺寸。 computer design tools that work in three dimensions 計算機三維設計工具
Extra ExamplesTopics Colours and Shapesc1, Maths and measurementc1Despite the unit's compact dimensions, there's still plenty of room for expansion. 雖然這個單元的面積不大，但仍有很大的擴展空間。 It is important to measure the exact dimensions of the room. 準確丈量房間的尺寸很重要。 The fourth dimension, time, is also finite in extent. 第四維度，即時間，也是有限的。 a model in three dimensions 三維模型 a structure of considerable dimensions 面積可觀的建築物 The images can be viewed in three dimensions using these special glasses. 用這種特制眼鏡觀看這些圖像可以得到立體效果。 The rectangles are arranged with their longer dimension running from top to bottom. 矩形排列時，其較長的尺寸從上到下。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- approximate
- exact
- precise
- …
- check
- measure
- in two dimensions
- in three dimensions
- [usually plural]
the size and extent of a situation 規模；程度；範圍 a problem of considerable dimensions 一個涉及面相當廣的問題
an aspect, or way of looking at or thinking about something 方面；側面 Her job added a new dimension to her life. 她的工作爲她的生活增添了新的内容。 We should also consider the social dimension of unemployment. 我們還應該考慮失業的社會層面。
Extra ExamplesCommunication via the internet gives an important international dimension to the project. 通過互聯網進行交流爲這一項目提供了重要的國際視野。 Her illness adds an extra dimension to the problem. 她的病使得問題雪上加霜。 In looking at population ageing we will consider two distinct dimensions. 我們將從兩個截然不同的角度來看人口老齡化問題。 The affair had a different dimension now. 現在這件事情又有了不同的性質。 The crisis acquired a new dimension. 危機又呈現出新特點。 There is a wider dimension to the question. 這個問題有其更廣泛的層面。 the spiritual dimension to our lives 我們生活的精神方面
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- added
- additional
- different
- …
- add
- bring
- give (something)
- …
- dimension to
Word Originlate Middle English (in sense (1)): via Old French from Latin dimensio(n-), from dimetiri ‘measure out’. Sense (2) dates from the 1920s.