dimension

• 指可测量的范围或大小，如长、宽、高、深度等；也用于抽象意义，表示事物的方面、层面或特征。

A noun referring to a measurable extent of some kind, such as length, width, height, or depth; also used figuratively to describe an aspect or feature of a situation.

1. MeasurementB1formal

   A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, width, height, or depth.

   尺寸

   • The dimensions of the room are 10 by 12 feet.
   • We need to take the dimensions of the box before shipping.
   • The architect specified the exact dimensions for the window.

   同义词extentmagnitudemeasuremeasurementproportionscalesize

2. B2formal

   A particular aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.

   方面

   • The ethical dimension of the decision was overlooked.
   • We must consider the social dimension of the policy.
   • The problem has a technical dimension that needs expert analysis.

   同义词angleaspectattributecharacteristicelementfacetfeatureside

3. Realm or planeB2informal

   A level of existence or a distinct world, often used in science fiction or philosophy.

   维度

   • The story explores a parallel dimension where time flows backward.
   • Scientists theorize about the existence of extra dimensions.
   • The hero traveled to another dimension to save the universe.

   同义词domainlevelplanerealityrealmsphereuniverseworld

• 动词，表示测量或确定某物的尺寸、大小、范围或比例，常用于技术或数学语境中。

A verb used to indicate the act of measuring or expressing the size, extent, or proportions of something, often in a technical or mathematical context.

1. To measure or mark dimensionsB2formal

   To measure or indicate the dimensions of an object, especially in technical drawing or design.

   标注尺寸

   • The engineer dimensioned the blueprint carefully.
   • You need to dimension all parts of the model before production.
   • The architect dimensioned the room to ensure the furniture would fit.

   同义词gaugelay outmark outmeasuresize