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facet

UK //ˈfæs.ɪt//US //ˈfæs.ɪt//

词源

源自16世纪法语 facette,是 face(脸、面)的小词形式,最终来自拉丁语 facies(外表、面容)。

noun

❶ 指事物的一个方面或特征,通常用于描述复杂事物中可单独考虑的部分。

“The problem has many facets that we need to consider.”

(这个问题有许多方面需要考虑。)

“She explored every facet of the argument before making a decision.”

(她在做决定前探讨了论点的每个方面。)

❶ 指宝石或水晶的抛光平面,即切面。

“The jeweler carefully polished each facet of the emerald.”

(珠宝匠仔细打磨了祖母绿的每个切面。)

“Light reflects differently off each facet of the crystal.”

(光线从水晶的每个切面反射的角度都不同。)

同义词:aspect, feature, side, angle, dimension

verb

❶ 将某物切割或打磨成多个平面,通常用于宝石加工。

“The lapidary faceted the rough stone into a beautiful gem.”

(宝石匠将原石切割打磨成美丽的宝石。)

“Modern machines can facet diamonds with precision.”

(现代机器可以精确地切割钻石。)

同义词:cut, polish, shape, bevel

常见短语

multi-faceted — 形容具有多个方面或才能的,强调复杂性或多样性。

“She is a multi-faceted artist who paints, writes, and composes music.”

(她是位多才多艺的艺术家,既绘画、写作又作曲。)