aspect
Definitions
A particular part or feature of something.
方面；层面
The appearance of someone or something, especially the look on the face.
外观；面貌；神态
The direction in which something faces.
朝向；方位
(Grammar) a verb category indicating the manner in which an action is performed (e.g., perfect, progressive).
（语法）体（动词的体貌范畴）
Root Breakdown
Native Englisha- (a reduced form of ad-, «to, at») + spect (look) = 'a looking at, a view toward.' An aspect of something is one «face» of it that you can look at. Multi-faceted topics have many aspects; a person's facial aspect is the look you see.
Root sp still carries 131 more wordsWhy It Means This
Aspect is a quietly powerful word: it lets us look at one «face» of something complex without claiming to see the whole. When you discuss «the financial aspect of the decision,» you are turning your attention to one face among many. The architectural sense (a house has a southern aspect = it faces south) preserves the literal «direction of looking.» In grammar, aspect describes how an action's flow is presented — perfect (completed), progressive (ongoing), simple (neutral) — different «looks» at the same event.
Common Collocations
- 1.every aspect of每个方面
- 2.an important aspect一个重要方面
- 3.in this aspect在这方面
- 4.positive aspect积极的一面
- 5.aspect ratio宽高比
Example Sentences
- 1.
Every aspect of the project requires attention.
- 2.
The garden has a sunny southern aspect.
- 3.
His grim aspect frightened the children.
Synonym Comparison
- aspect — one face of something complex; analytical
- angle — a particular viewpoint, often journalistic
- side — informal for aspect or position
- facet — a polished surface, used for elegant aspects (a facet of her personality)
- dimension — a deep or measurable aspect