dimension

1. N-COUNT A particular dimension of something is a particular aspect of it. 方面

There is a political dimension to the accusations. 這些指控含有政治因素。

2. N-COUNT 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. (單數(shù)) 尺寸; (復(fù)數(shù)) 比例大小

Drilling will continue on the site to assess the dimensions of the new oilfield. 鉆探還將繼續(xù)在現(xiàn)場(chǎng)進(jìn)行以估測(cè)新油田的大小。

3. N-PLURAL If you talk about the dimensions of a situation or problem, you are talking about its extent and size. 規(guī)模

The dimensions of the market collapse, in terms of turnover and price, were certainly not anticipated. 股市崩盤的規(guī)模，無論從成交量還是價(jià)格來看，都是出乎意料的。