dimension

英 [daɪˈmenʃn]

美 [daɪˈmenʃn]

n.  维(构成空间的因素); 尺寸; 规模; 程度; 范围; 方面; 侧面

复数：dimensions　过去分词：dimensioned　现在分词：dimensioning　过去式：dimensioned　第三人称单数：dimensions　

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同义词辨析

sizebulkdimensionvolume【导航词义：大小】

牛津词典

noun

• 维（构成空间的因素）；尺寸
  a measurement in space, for example the height, width or length of sth
  1. We measured the dimensions of the kitchen.
     我们测量了厨房的大小。
  2. computer design tools that work in three dimensions
     计算机三维设计工具
• 规模；程度；范围
  the size and extent of a situation
  1. a problem of considerable dimensions
     一个涉及面相当广的问题
• 方面；侧面
  an aspect, or way of looking at or thinking about sth
  1. Her job added a new dimension to her life.
     她的工作为她的生活增添了新的内容。
  2. the social dimension of unemployment
     失业的社会性层面

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 方面;部分
  A particulardimensionof something is a particular aspect of it.
  1. There is a political dimension to the accusations...
     这些指控含有政治方面的因素。
  2. This adds a new dimension to our work.
     这给我们的工作增添了新的内容。
• N-PLURAL (情况或问题的)范围，规模，程度
  If you talk about thedimensionsof a situation or problem, you are talking about its extent and size.
  1. He considers the dimensions of the problem...
     他考虑了问题的严重程度。
  2. The dimensions of the market collapse were certainly not anticipated.
     股市崩盘的严重程度的确是没有预料到的。
• N-COUNT （长、宽、高等的）量度;尺寸;大小;面积
  Adimensionis a measurement such as length, width, or height. If you talk about thedimensionsof an object or place, you are referring to its size and proportions.
  1. Drilling will continue on the site to assess the dimensions of the new oilfield...
     该处的钻探工作将继续下去，以便估测新油田的面积。
  2. I don't think it would spoil the dimensions of the room.
     我不认为它会破坏房间的大小。
  3. ...the grandiose dimensions of the building.
     建筑物的宏伟壮观
• (数学和科学中的)维（度）
  In mathematics and science,dimensionis used in describing spatial concepts such as points, lines, and solids.
• See also:fourth dimension

英英释义

noun

• magnitude or extent
  1. a building of vast proportions
  Synonym:proportion
• the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
• a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
  1. self-confidence is not an endearing property
  Synonym:propertyattribute
• one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

verb

• shape or form to required dimensions
• indicate the dimensions on
  1. These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart

双语例句

• Drilling will continue on the site to assess the dimensions of the new oilfield
  该处的钻探工作将继续下去，以便估测新油田的面积。
• There is a political dimension to the accusations
  这些指控含有政治方面的因素。
• You will then have a folder for each dimension.
  然后每一个维度都将具有一个文件夹。
• The third method is to add a field to the dimension table that captures old values.
  第三个方法是，在捕获旧值的维度表中增加字段。
• Add all of the tables used by the facts and dimension objects, along with their correlation names.
  添加事实对象和维对象使用的所有表，以及它们的关联名。
• An example of this is when a dimension can be modelled as one or more alternative hierarchies.
  当可以将一个维度建模为一个或多个替代层次结构时会出现这种情况。
• Based on this, the relation between fracture fractal dimension and the Earth crust activity was discussed.
  在此基础上，讨论了断裂尺度分形维数与地壳活动性的关系。
• The facts object and dimension objects can each be thought of as a joined set of tables.
  事实对象和维对象都可以看作一组相互联结的表。
• This is because you specified that the device width should be used as the scaling dimension.
  这是因为您曾指定设备宽度应当用作缩放尺寸。
• This is a star schema consisting of a fact table and four dimension tables.
  这是一个星型模式，由一个事实表和4个维表组成。