dimensions
dimensions — 名詞
1. the length, width, height, or other measurements that show how big something is
尺寸；規格
物體長寬高等方向的量度
the length, width, height, or other measurements that show how big something is in different directions.
Christopher wrote the table's dimensions on the delivery form before signing it.
Christopher 在簽收前把桌子的尺寸寫在送貨單上。
write the dimensions on [document]
Putri compared the suitcase dimensions with the airline's carry-on limits.
Putri 把行李箱的尺寸和航空公司的隨身行李限制做了比較。
compare dimensions with a limit
Darius checked the window dimensions twice before cutting the glass.
Darius 在切玻璃前把窗戶的尺寸檢查了兩次。
The museum crate arrived with its dimensions printed on the side.
博物館用的木箱送到時，側面已經印著它的尺寸。
- measurements
focuses on the exact numbers you get by measuring
- size
more general and less specific about separate directions
- proportions
emphasises how the measurements relate to each other
文法句型
the dimensions of + noun
dimensions + are + number + by + number
用法筆記
Usually plural when you give several measurements together. Use singular 'dimension' when you mean just one direction, such as the width or depth of something.
常見錯誤
2. the different parts, sides, or ways of understanding a situation, problem, or ex
層面；面向
事情的某個部分或觀察角度
the different parts, sides, or ways of understanding a situation, problem, or experience.
Lucía's report examines the social dimensions of tourism in the old town.
Lucía 的報告探討了舊城觀光的社會層面。
social dimensions of [issue]
We had not considered the legal dimensions of sharing the video online.
我們當時沒有考慮到把影片分享到網路上的法律層面。
legal dimensions of [action]
The debate soon revealed the ethical dimensions of the research project.
這場辯論很快就顯露出這個研究計畫的倫理層面。
Gabriela's article explores the emotional dimensions of caring for a parent.
Gabriela 的文章探討了照顧父母這件事的情感面向。
文法句型
the dimensions of + issue
political/social/emotional dimensions
用法筆記
Usually plural when several related aspects are being discussed together. Use singular 'dimension' more often in patterns like 'another dimension to the story' when you mean one added aspect.
常見錯誤
dimensions — 動詞
1. to cut, trim, or form a material so that it has the exact measurements that are
裁成尺寸
把材料加工成指定尺寸
to cut, trim, or form a material so that it has the exact measurements that are needed.
Anthony dimensioned the oak boards so they would fit the narrow alcove.
Anthony 把橡木板裁成指定尺寸，好讓它們能塞進狹窄的壁龕。
dimension + material + so-clause
Before assembly, the workshop dimensioned each metal panel to the same width.
組裝前，工坊先把每片金屬板裁成相同寬度。
dimension + object + to + measurement
Padma dimensioned the foam pieces with a hot wire cutter.
Padma 用熱線切割器把那些泡棉塊裁成需要的尺寸。
The factory dimensioned the plastic sheets for the new storage bins.
那家工廠把塑膠板裁成指定尺寸，好用來做新的收納箱。
- trim
more general and common in everyday speech
- shape
broader; not always focused on exact measurements
- cut to size
natural multi-word alternative outside technical writing
文法句型
dimension + material
dimension + object + to + measurement
用法筆記
Technical manufacturing and workshop use. The object is the material being shaped, and the goal is a required size. In everyday English, speakers often say 'cut to size' or 'trim to size' instead.
常見錯誤
2. to write the measurements on a drawing or plan so builders or makers can follow
標註尺寸
在圖面上寫出測量數值
to write the measurements on a drawing or plan so builders or makers can follow them.
Yuki dimensioned the cabinet drawing before sending it to the carpenter.
Yuki 把櫥櫃圖標註尺寸後才寄給木工。
dimension + drawing
The engineer dimensioned the bridge plan in millimetres, not inches.
那位工程師用毫米而不是英吋來標註橋梁平面圖的尺寸。
dimension + plan + in + unit
Before printing the blueprint, Mark dimensioned every doorway on the ground-floor plan.
在列印藍圖前，Mark 先把一樓平面圖上的每個門口都標註尺寸。
The architect dimensioned the kitchen layout to show the gap beside the fridge.
那位建築師在廚房配置圖上標註尺寸，好顯示冰箱旁邊的空隙。
文法句型
dimension + drawing
dimension + plan + in + unit
用法筆記
Used mainly in architecture, engineering, and product design. The object is the drawing or plan, not the real object being built. Distinguish from verb/1, which changes the material itself.