What does dimension mean?

A particular aspect of a situation, problem, or experience. A measurement of something, such as its length or width. An independent direction of measurement, such as length, width, or height.

How is dimension pronounced?

UK /daɪˈmenʃən/, US /daɪˈmenʃən/.

dimension

/daɪˈmenʃən/

CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3693 in the learning path

方面；层面

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Definitions

n. A particular aspect of a situation, problem, or experience.

方面；层面

n. A measurement of something, such as its length or width.

尺寸；大小

n. An independent direction of measurement, such as length, width, or height.

维；维度

Example

Cooking together added a new dimension to our friendship.

一起做饭让我们的友谊有了新的层面。

Urban planning has a social dimension, since the design of neighbourhoods can influence how frequently residents interact.

城市规划具有社会层面，因为社区设计会影响居民互动的频率。

Collocations

a social dimension
add a new dimension
physical dimensions
in three dimensions

Word family

dimensional (adj.)
multidimensional (adj.)

Synonyms

aspect
facet

Usage tip

表示长宽高等具体尺寸时，通常用复数dimensions。

FAQ

What does dimension mean?: A particular aspect of a situation, problem, or experience. A measurement of something, such as its length or width. An independent direction of measurement, such as length, width, or height.
How is dimension pronounced?: UK /daɪˈmenʃən/, US /daɪˈmenʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.