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dimension n.尺寸,尺度,维(数),度(数),元 In addition to physical objects, dimension can describe something less tangible, such as the magnitude or extent of something. You might be shocked by the dimension of damage from the explosion down the street. Dimension can also be a feature of something, such as an experience, situation, flavor, or thing. Painting your bedroom purple will add a mystical dimension to your dwelling, especially if you add unicorn accents. ★★☆☆☆ 2012.6

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[di'menʃ(ə)n] A dimension is the measurement of something in physical space. You might give the painters every dimension of the rooms you want painted, including depth, height, and width. It is becoming less clear, however, that such a theory would be a simplification, given the dimensions and universes that it might entail, nonetheless, unification of sorts remains a major goal. 1[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。2[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。3[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4[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. 5See also:fourth dimension；

英语单词	dimension
英美音标	[di'menʃ(ə)n]
中文释义	n.尺寸,尺度,维(数),度(数),元
vocab简明	A dimension is the measurement of something in physical space. You might give the painters every dimension of the rooms you want painted, including depth, height, and width.
vocab扩展	In addition to physical objects, dimension can describe something less tangible, such as the magnitude or extent of something. You might be shocked by the dimension of damage from the explosion down the street. Dimension can also be a feature of something, such as an experience, situation, flavor, or thing. Painting your bedroom purple will add a mystical dimension to your dwelling, especially if you add unicorn accents.
真题原句	It is becoming less clear, however, that such a theory would be a simplification, given the dimensions and universes that it might entail, nonetheless, unification of sorts remains a major goal.
柯林斯星级	★★☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [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。 2 [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。 3 [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 4 [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. 5 See also:fourth dimension ；
来源	2012.6

Dimension S N Count 可数名词 [Usu Measurement Physical Extent