three-dimensional
UK/θri:'dimenʃәnәl/US
TOEFL
Definitions
adj.
Having or appearing to have length, width, and depth
三维的，立体的
adj.
(of a character or portrayal) lifelike and fully developed
（人物）真实饱满的，有血有肉的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedthreethree
+
-connector
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di-not, apart, away
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-ionact, process, state
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-alrelating to, having the nature of
=three-dimensional
three + dimensional (di- 'in different directions' + mens 'measure') = 'measured out in three directions' — length, width, and depth. Figuratively, a three-dimensional character is one rounded out in every direction, as opposed to a flat, one-note figure.
Root mens still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.three-dimensional model三维模型
- 2.three-dimensional space三维空间
- 3.three-dimensional printing三维打印／立体打印
- 4.three-dimensional character立体饱满的人物
Example Sentences
- 1.
The software creates detailed three-dimensional models of buildings.
- 2.
The novel's villain is surprisingly three-dimensional and sympathetic.