dimensional
/daɪˈmenʃənl/ (bre, ipa) · [dɪmˈɛnʃənəl] /daɪˈmenʃənl/ (ame, ipa) · [dɪmˈɛnʃənəl] /-chənᵊl -chnəl/ (ame, mw)
dimensional — 形容詞
- dimensionalpositive
- more dimensionalcomparative
- most dimensionalsuperlative
1. describing a character, story, or artistic work that has enough depth and detail
立體感的
形容角色或故事有深度且真實
describing a character, story, or artistic work that has enough depth and detail to feel believable and real, rather than seeming flat or too simple.
Zola's novel is praised for its dimensional characters who struggle with real moral questions.
Zola 的小說因為角色立體且有深度，讀者至今仍津津樂道。
dimension + noun (characters) for realistic figures
The film's villain felt surprisingly dimensional because the script showed his reasons for acting badly.
片中的反派角色出乎意料地立體，因為劇本交代了他做壞事的理由。
Erik prefers video games with dimensional worlds where every location has its own backstory.
Erik 比較喜歡場景立體的電玩遊戲，每個地點都有自己的背景故事。
A short story can feel as dimensional as a long novel when the writing is sharp.
一篇短篇故事只要文筆精煉，也可以和長篇小說一樣有立體感。
The art teacher told her students that realistic portraits need dimensional shading to show emotion.
美術老師告訴學生，寫實人物畫需要運用立體感的明暗技法來表現情感。
- multi-faceted
emphasises having many different sides or qualities, while 'dimensional' stresses believability and depth
- nuanced
focuses on subtle distinctions rather than general richness; more formal
- rounded
informal synonym used especially for characters — 'a rounded portrayal'
- flat
opposite meaning — lacking depth or detail
- one-dimensional
emphasises extreme simplicity and predictability
文法句型
dimensional + noun (character/world/story)
be + dimensional
用法筆記
Common in art and literary criticism to praise works that feel nuanced rather than one-dimensional.
常見錯誤
2. relating to an object's physical depth in addition to its height and width, so t
三維的
具有高度、長度和寬度的
relating to an object's physical depth in addition to its height and width, so that it is perceived as a solid form rather than a flat surface.
The museum's new printer can produce dimensional objects layer by layer using plastic resin.
博物館的新型印表機可以將塑膠樹脂層層疊加，製作出立體物件。
dimensional + noun (objects) for physically 3D items
Omar put on special glasses to enjoy the dimensional effects in the nature documentary.
Omar 戴上特殊眼鏡，欣賞自然紀錄片中的立體效果。
Rodrigo bought a poster with a textured surface that looks dimensional from different angles.
Rodrigo 買了一張表面有紋理的海報，從不同角度看都有立體感。
The architect created a three-dimensional model of the building before construction began.
建築師在施工前先製作了建築物的三維模型。
Children learn about dimensional shapes by building with blocks in different sizes.
兒童用不同大小的積木堆疊，從中認識立體形狀。
- three-dimensional
more specific and common than 'dimensional' alone; standard term for 3D objects
- solid
less precise but common; focuses on having mass rather than spatial measurements
- stereoscopic
technical term for 3D vision effects, not used for physical objects
- flat
opposite — having only length and width, no depth
- two-dimensional
precise opposite when referring to shapes or images
文法句型
[number]-dimensional + noun (object/shape/figure)
be + dimensional
用法筆記
Often preceded by a number: 'three-dimensional' is the most common form. When used alone ('a dimensional object'), it nearly always implies three dimensions.
常見錯誤
3. relating to the measurements of something, such as its length, width, height, or
維度的
與長度、寬度等量測有關的
relating to the measurements of something, such as its length, width, height, or other measurable properties used in science and engineering.
Engineers use dimensional analysis to make sure their formulas are mathematically correct.
工程師運用因次分析來確認公式在數學上是否正確。
dimensional + noun (analysis) — technical phrase in engineering
The quality team recorded exact dimensional data for every part produced that morning.
品管團隊記錄了當天早上生產的每個零件的精確尺寸數據。
Devika checked the dimensional tolerances to ensure the gears would fit inside the casing.
Devika 檢查了尺寸公差，以確保齒輪能裝入外殼內。
Wood expands and contracts with humidity, so furniture makers must allow for dimensional changes.
木材會因濕度變化而膨脹或收縮，因此家具製造商必須預留尺寸變化的空間。
Sumin compared the dimensional specifications of the two bridge designs before approving either one.
Sumin 在批准兩座橋樑的設計圖之前，先比較了它們的尺寸規格。
- spatial
broader term relating to space and position, not specifically to measurements
- measurement-based
more informal and explanatory, less precise
- metric
can be synonymous in some contexts, but 'metric' also refers to the decimal measuring system
文法句型
dimensional + noun (analysis/data/change/tolerance)
用法筆記
Chiefly appears in technical, scientific, and engineering writing. Uncommon in everyday conversation outside specialised fields.