aspects
aspects — 名詞
- aspectssingular
- aspectsesplural
1. a specific part or feature of something — for example, a problem, plan, or situa
方面；層面
問題或情況的某個特定部分
a specific part or feature of something — for example, a problem, plan, or situation — that you can examine, discuss, or think about.
The financial aspect of the project worried Faisal the most.
這個項目的財務方面最讓 Faisal 擔心。
aspect of [something] for a particular part
Lauren's report covers every aspect of the company's environmental policy.
Lauren 的報告涵蓋了公司環保政策的各個方面。
One positive aspect of moving to a smaller town was the lower cost of living.
搬到小鎮的一個正面好處是生活費用比較低。
The teacher asked the class to consider the cultural aspects of the novel.
老師要求全班同學考慮這本小説的文化層面。
When buying a house, Tamás thought carefully about each aspect before making a decision.
Tamás 在買房子之前仔細考慮了每個方面。
- feature
more general; can refer to any noticeable quality without implying a viewpoint
- element
suggests one component among many that together form a whole
- facet
suggests one of many sides of a complex thing, like the cut of a diamond
- angle
emphasises a particular way of looking at or approaching something
文法句型
aspect of [something]
adjective + aspect
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' to specify which thing you are looking at: 'the financial aspect of the project', 'the legal aspects of the case'.
常見錯誤
2. the direction that a building, window, or room faces, especially in relation to
朝向；座向
建築物或房間面對的方向
the direction that a building, window, or room faces, especially in relation to how much sunlight it receives.
The sitting room has a southern aspect, so it stays warm all afternoon.
客廳朝南，所以整個下午都很溫暖。
adjective of direction + aspect (southern / northern / eastern / western)
Beatrix chose the apartment because of its western aspect and the lovely sunset view.
Beatrix 選擇這間公寓是因為它朝西，可以欣賞美麗的日落。
The northern aspect of the house means the living room gets very little direct sunlight.
這棟房子朝北，所以客廳幾乎沒有直射陽光。
Jabari looked for an office building with a good southern aspect to reduce heating costs.
Jabari 在找新辦公室時，尋找座向良好的建築以減少暖氣費用。
- exposure
more common in American English; emphasises the amount of sunlight a building receives
- orientation
broader term; can refer to position relative to any reference point, not just sun
- outlook
emphasises the view seen from a building rather than its direction
文法句型
[direction] + aspect
aspect of [building/room]
用法筆記
Typically used with a directional adjective (southern, northern, eastern, western). In British English, 'aspect' in this sense is common in real-estate listings; American English more often uses 'exposure'.
常見錯誤
3. the visible impression that a place or a person's face gives at a particular mom
外貌；神情
地方的外觀或臉部表情
the visible impression that a place or a person's face gives at a particular moment — for instance, the dark look of a room at dusk or a worried expression that shows how someone feels inside.
The old town square had a charming, old-fashioned aspect with its cobblestone streets.
舊城廣場鋪著鵝卵石街道，散發著迷人而古典的風貌。
adjective + aspect for describing a place's appearance
Despite her calm words, Aylin's worried aspect told a different story.
雖然 Aylin 說話語氣平靜，但她憂慮的神情透露出不同的訊息。
possessive + adjective + aspect (for facial expression)
The garden took on a gloomy aspect after the storm broke all the branches.
暴風雨打斷了所有樹枝後，花園呈現出一片陰鬱的景象。
Mira noticed the boy's sad aspect when he mentioned his missing puppy.
Mira 注意到男孩提起走失的小狗時臉上悲傷的神情。
- appearance
more general and neutral; can describe permanent or temporary states
- expression
specifically refers to facial emotion, not a place's look
- look
more informal and widely used for both places and faces
- mien
very formal; only refers to a person's bearing or manner
文法句型
[adjective] + aspect
aspect of [something/someone]
用法筆記
This sense is somewhat formal. In everyday conversation, 'look', 'appearance', or 'expression' are more common. 'Aspect' here often describes a temporary rather than permanent state.
4. a feature of verb grammar showing whether the action is finished, still ongoing,
動詞體貌
動詞表示動作狀態的語法形式
a feature of verb grammar showing whether the action is finished, still ongoing, repeated, or happening together with another event — it describes how the action unfolds rather than when it takes place.
The present perfect aspect connects past actions to the present moment.
現在完成體用於將過去的動作與現在的時間連結起來。
the [tense] + aspect structure in grammar contexts
Nicholas found the continuous aspect difficult because his native language does not use it.
Nicholas 覺得進行體很難，因為他的母語中沒有這種用法。
Understanding the difference between perfective and imperfective aspect is key to mastering Russian verbs.
理解完成體和未完成體之間的差異是掌握俄語動詞的關鍵。
In English, the progressive aspect combines with 'be' and an -ing verb form.
在英語中，進行體與 be 動詞和 -ing 動詞形式結合使用。
文法句型
[adjective] + aspect
the [tense] aspect
用法筆記
Linguists distinguish aspect from tense: tense locates an action in time (past, present, future), while aspect describes the internal time structure of the action (completed, ongoing, habitual). Common aspects in English are simple, progressive (continuous), perfect, and perfect progressive.
5. the relationship between the width and height of an image on a screen, usually w
長寬比
螢幕或影像寬度與高度的比例
the relationship between the width and height of an image on a screen, usually written as two numbers separated by a colon such as 16:9 or 4:3.
Modern smartphones usually have a 16:9 aspect ratio for video playback.
現代智慧型手機播放影片時通常採用 16：9 的長寬比。
number:number + aspect ratio for screen dimensions
When editing the film, Lakshmi adjusted the aspect ratio to fit the cinema screen.
Lakshmi 在剪接影片時調整了長寬比，以配合電影院的螢幕。
Older television shows were made in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which looks square on modern screens.
早期的電視節目是以 4：3 的長寬比製作的，在現代螢幕上看起來接近正方形。
Eri checked the aspect ratio of the image before printing the poster.
Eri 在列印海報前檢查了圖片的長寬比。
- ratio
broader term; aspect ratio is a specific type of ratio comparing width to height
- proportion
less precise; can refer to the general relationship of dimensions without exact numbers
文法句型
[number]:[number] aspect ratio
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the compound noun 'aspect ratio'. Common aspect ratios include 16:9 (widescreen HDTV), 4:3 (standard television), and 21:9 (ultra-wide cinema).