a measurement in space, for example how high, wide or long something is 维（构成空间的因素） We measured the dimensions of the kitchen. 我们测量了厨房的尺寸。 computer design tools that work in three dimensions 计算机三维设计工具
Extra ExamplesTopics Colours and Shapesc1, Maths and measurementc1Despite the unit's compact dimensions, there's still plenty of room for expansion. 虽然这个单元的面积不大，但仍有很大的扩展空间。 It is important to measure the exact dimensions of the room. 准确丈量房间的尺寸很重要。 The fourth dimension, time, is also finite in extent. 第四维度，即时间，也是有限的。 a model in three dimensions 三维模型 a structure of considerable dimensions 面积可观的建筑物 The images can be viewed in three dimensions using these special glasses. 用这种特制眼镜观看这些图像可以得到立体效果。 The rectangles are arranged with their longer dimension running from top to bottom. 矩形排列时，其较长的尺寸从上到下。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- approximate
- exact
- precise
- …
- check
- measure
- in two dimensions
- in three dimensions
- [usually plural]
the size and extent of a situation 规模；程度；范围 a problem of considerable dimensions 一个涉及面相当广的问题
an aspect, or way of looking at or thinking about something 方面；侧面 Her job added a new dimension to her life. 她的工作为她的生活增添了新的内容。 We should also consider the social dimension of unemployment. 我们还应该考虑失业的社会层面。
Extra ExamplesCommunication via the internet gives an important international dimension to the project. 通过互联网进行交流为这一项目提供了重要的国际视野。 Her illness adds an extra dimension to the problem. 她的病使得问题雪上加霜。 In looking at population ageing we will consider two distinct dimensions. 我们将从两个截然不同的角度来看人口老龄化问题。 The affair had a different dimension now. 现在这件事情又有了不同的性质。 The crisis acquired a new dimension. 危机又呈现出新特点。 There is a wider dimension to the question. 这个问题有其更广泛的层面。 the spiritual dimension to our lives 我们生活的精神方面
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.