dimension

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

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; (複數(shù)) 比例大小

Drilling will continue on the site to assess the dimensions of the new oilfield. 鑽探還將繼續(xù)在現(xiàn)場進行以估測新油田的大小。

3. N-PLURAL If you talk about the dimensions of a situation or problem, you are talking about its extent and size. 槼模

The dimensions of the market collapse, in terms of turnover and price, were certainly not anticipated. 股市崩磐的槼模，無論從成交量還是價格來看，都是出乎意料的。