[N-COUNT 可数名词]方面；部分 A particular dimension of something is a particular aspect of it.
[usu with supp]
There is a political dimension to the accusations...
这些指控含有政治方面的因素。
This adds a new dimension to our work.
这给我们的工作增添了新的内容。
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词](情况或问题的)范围，规模，程度 If you talk about the dimensions of a situation or problem, you are talking about its extent and size.
[usu with supp]
He considers the dimensions of the problem...
他考虑了问题的严重程度。
The dimensions of the market collapse were certainly not anticipated.
股市崩盘的严重程度的确是没有预料到的。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（长、宽、高等的）量度；尺寸；大小；面积 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.
[usu pl]
Drilling will continue on the site to assess the dimensions of the new oilfield...
该处的钻探工作将继续下去，以便估测新油田的面积。
I don't think it would spoil the dimensions of the room.
我不认为它会破坏房间的大小。
...the grandiose dimensions of the building.
建筑物的宏伟壮观
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](数学和科学中的)维（度） In mathematics and science, dimension is used in describing spatial concepts such as points, lines, and solids.
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See also:
fourth dimension
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Oxford
di·men·sionAWL/daɪˈmenʃn; NAmEdaɪˈmenʃn//dɪˈmenʃn; NAmEdɪˈmenʃn/noun1a measurement in space, for example the height, width or length of sth 维（构成空间的因素）◆We measured the dimensions of the kitchen.我们测量了厨房的面积。◆computer design tools that work in three dimensions计算机三维设计工具☞see also
the fourth dimension
(1 )2[usually plural ]the size and extent of a situation 大小；规模；程度；范围◆a problem of considerable dimensions一个涉及面相当广的问题3an aspect, or way of looking at or thinking about sth 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。◆the social dimension of unemployment失业的社会性层面dimensiondimensionsdi·men·sion/daɪˈmenʃn; NAmEdaɪˈmenʃn/
1dimensiona part of a situation or a quality involved in itSYN aspectdimension of the moral dimension of world politicsadd a new/an extra/another etc dimension (to something) His coaching has added another dimension to my game.political/social/economic etc dimension It is important to keep in mind the historical dimension to these issues. You can have a spiritual dimension to your life without being religious.2[usually plural] the length, height, width, depth, or diameter of somethingSYN measurement: a rectangle with the dimensions 5cm x 2cmdimension of We’ll need to know the exact dimensions of the room.3a direction in space that is at an angle of 90 degrees to two other directions: A diagram represents things in only two dimensions. →
fourth dimension
, three-dimensional(1)
, two-dimensional(1)
4 dimensions [plural] how great or serious a problem is: a catastrophe of enormous dimensionsCOLLOCATIONSverbsadd/give/bring a new etc dimension to something· Digital cameras have added a new dimension to photography.have a new/social etc dimension· Learning a language has an important cultural dimension.take on a new/extra etc dimension (=develop in a way that is new or different)· Since I met her, my life has taken on a completely different dimension.adjectivesa new/different dimension· The size of the bombs gave a new dimension to the terrorists’ campaign.an extra/added/additional/further dimension· Movies soon had the added dimension of sound.a social/political/cultural dimension· His writing has a strong political dimension.a moral/ethical dimension· The book discusses the ethical dimension involved in genetic engineering.a spiritual dimension· He was interested in the spiritual dimension to art.the human dimension· What the figures cannot show us is the human dimension of the disaster.an international dimension· The foreign players bring an international dimension to the English Premier League.