
好词典

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)。
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。)
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。)
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。)