Dimension Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

dimension

noun

快速理解

What does "Dimension" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Dimension"?

「dimension」主要指空間的度量或事物的某個層面。

  1. 1

    空間度量

    EN: a measurement of length, width, or height in space

    翻譯: 指長度、寬度或高度等空間上的度量。

  2. 2

    方面、層面

    EN: an aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing

    翻譯: 指情況、問題或事物的某個方面或特徵。

  3. 3

    維度

    EN: in physics or mathematics, an independent direction or parameter in a model

    翻譯: 在物理或數學中,指模型中的一個獨立方向或參數。

  4. 4

    規模、程度

    EN: the scope, magnitude, or extent of something

    翻譯: 指某事物的範圍、規模或程度。

小提醒:注意「dimension」在數學/物理的「維度」與日常用語的「層面」意思不同,需根據上下文判斷。

發音(How to Pronounce "Dimension" in English

How to pronounce "Dimension" in English?"Dimension" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Dimension" from YouTube Videos

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I hope that that after this talk, you'll be doing that. It's a whole new dimension to your life and it's wonderful to have that dimension.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Dimension"?How does "Dimension" change by context?

1. a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height

尺寸;大小;度量(如長度、寬度、深度或高度)

The dimensions of the room are 12 feet by 15 feet.

這個房間的尺寸是12英尺乘15英尺。

Please provide the exact dimensions of the package for shipping.

請提供包裹的確切尺寸以便運送。

2. an aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing

方面;層面;特徵

We need to consider the social dimension of this policy.

我們需要考慮這項政策的社會層面。

The project has a strong ethical dimension that we cannot ignore.

這個專案具有強烈的道德層面,我們不能忽視。

3. in physics and mathematics, a measurable extent that forms part of a space (e.g., the three dimensions of space)

(物理學、數學中的)維度;次元

A cube exists in three dimensions.

立方體存在於三個維度中。

Some theories in physics propose the existence of extra dimensions beyond the four we experience.

物理學中的一些理論提出,在我們所體驗的四個維度之外,還存在額外的維度。

4. the scope, scale, or magnitude of something

規模;範圍;程度

The dimension of the disaster was far greater than anyone had anticipated.

這場災難的規模遠比任何人預期的都要大。

We are dealing with a problem of international dimensions.

我們正在處理一個具有國際規模的問題。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Dimension"?How to make natural sentences with "Dimension"?
PatternMeaningExample
dimension + of + noun...的維度The social dimension of the problem is often overlooked. (這個問題的社會層面常被忽視。)
add a new dimension to + noun為...增添新的層面Her research adds a new dimension to our understanding of the topic. (她的研究為我們對這個主題的理解增添了新的層面。)
in + adjective + dimension(s)在...的維度上The two projects differ in scale and dimension. (這兩個專案在規模和層面上有所不同。)
take on + a new dimension呈現新的層面The conflict took on a new dimension after the intervention. (在介入之後,這場衝突呈現出新的層面。)
of + dimension(s)具有...維度的It's a problem of global dimensions. (這是一個具有全球性規模的問題。)
the + ordinal number + dimension第...維度Time is often considered the fourth dimension. (時間常被視為第四維度。)

用法說明

How is "Dimension" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Dimension"?

dimension of vs dimension to

  • 名詞 dimension 通常與介系詞 of 連用,表示「...的維度/層面」,用來描述某個抽象或具體事物的特定方面。
  • 結構 dimension to 則較為少見,通常出現在為某情況「增添一個新層面」的語境中,暗示一種動態的添加或引入。
  • 簡單來說,dimension of 用於靜態描述一個既有的面向;dimension to 則用於動態描述新增的面向。 EN: We must consider the ethical dimension of this decision. 翻譯: 我們必須考慮這個決定的道德層面。

EN:His personal story adds a new emotional dimension to the historical event.

翻譯:他的個人經歷為這個歷史事件增添了新的情感層面。

總結建議

描述事物既有的層面時使用 dimension of,強調為某事物增添新層面時則可使用 dimension to

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Dimension" and similar words?How to choose "Dimension" vs alternatives?

dimension vs size

「dimension」通常指物體在特定方向(如長、寬、高)上的具體測量值或抽象概念中的面向;「size」則更通用,指整體的尺寸、規模或大小,不強調具體的測量方向。

dimension vs aspect

「dimension」常指一個問題、情況或概念的獨立且可測量的面向或層次;「aspect」則指一個主題或事物的特定部分、特徵或觀點,不一定涉及測量。

dimension vs measurement

「dimension」指物體或空間的特定方向或屬性(如長度),是測量的對象;「measurement」指測量這個行為或得到的具體數值結果。

口語用法

How is "Dimension" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Dimension"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或提及他人對某個概念或問題的看法時,常用 "dimension" 來表示其「層面」或「角度」。 EN: He added a new dimension to our discussion about the project's future. 翻譯: 他為我們關於專案未來的討論增添了一個新的層面。

EN:That's a dimension of the problem we haven't considered yet.

翻譯:那是我們尚未考慮到的問題的一個面向。

語氣強調

用於強調某個議題或情況具有更深遠、更廣泛的影響或意義,使其聽起來更為重要或複雜。 EN: This conflict has a serious international dimension. 翻譯: 這場衝突具有嚴重的國際層面影響。

EN:Her latest book explores the emotional dimension of historical events.

翻譯:她的新書探討了歷史事件的情感層面。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,有時會用 "another dimension..." 或 "that dimension..." 作為短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: The plan is good, but we need to look at another dimension... the cost over time. 翻譯: 這個計畫不錯,但我們需要看看另一個層面… 長期的成本。

EN:We've covered the technical side, but there's also that dimension of... user experience.

翻譯:我們已經涵蓋了技術面,但還有那個關於… 使用者體驗的層面。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "dimension" 用作 "aspect" 或 "part" 的隨意替代詞,並應精確定義其指涉的具體面向(如空間維度、數學維度或抽象層次),以保持嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Dimension"?What fixed phrases with "Dimension" should I remember?

add a new dimension

verb + a new dimension

增加一個新的層面或角度

in another dimension

preposition + another dimension

在另一個層面;比喻完全不同的情況或領域

the social dimension

the + [adjective] + dimension

社會層面

of considerable dimensions

of + [adjective] + dimensions

規模相當大的

take on a different dimension

verb + on a different dimension

呈現出不同的層面或意義

the fourth dimension

the + [ordinal number] + dimension

第四維度(常指時間,或比喻難以理解的層面)

across multiple dimensions

across + multiple dimensions

跨越多個層面或維度

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Dimension"?Which "Dimension" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The room has three dimension.

The room has three dimensions.

"dimension" 作為可數名詞,表示具體的維度(如長、寬、高)時,通常以複數形式 "dimensions" 出現。當指多個維度時,必須使用複數。

×This adds a new dimension on our project.

This adds a new dimension to our project.

當 "dimension" 表示為某事物增添的新面向或層次時,正確的介系詞搭配是 "to",而非 "on" 或 "in"。

×The dimension of the table is 2 meters.

The length of the table is 2 meters. / The table is 2 meters in length.

"dimension" 通常指「維度」或「面向」的抽象概念,而非具體的單一測量值(如長度、寬度)。表達具體尺寸時,應使用具體的測量名詞(如 length, width, height)或說 "The dimensions of the table are..."(複數,指多個測量值)。

×It opened up whole new dimension of possibilities.

It opened up a whole new dimension of possibilities.

"dimension" 作為可數名詞,當前面有形容詞(如 new, different, additional)修飾且指單一、非特定的層面時,需要使用不定冠詞 "a"。

×We considered every dimentions of the issue.

We considered every dimension of the issue.

常見的拼字錯誤是將 "dimension" 誤拼為 "dimentions"。正確拼寫是 "dimension",複數為 "dimensions"。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Dimension"?What are tense/participle forms of "Dimension"?
dimension 在英語中是什麼意思?