facet

英 [ˈfæsɪt]

美 [ˈfæsɪt]

n.  (事物的)部分，方面; (宝石的)小平面，琢面

复数：facets　

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牛津词典

noun

• （事物的）部分，方面
  a particular part or aspect of sth
  1. Now let's look at another facet of the problem.
     现在咱们看问题的另一面。
• （宝石的）小平面，琢面
  one of the flat sides of a jewel

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 部分;方面
  Afacet ofsomething is a single part or aspect of it.
  1. The caste system shapes nearly every facet of Indian life.
     种姓制度决定了印度生活的几乎每一个方面。
• (钻石等宝石的)琢面，饰面，切面
  Thefacetsof a diamond or other precious stone are the flat surfaces that have been cut on its outside.

英英释义

noun

• a distinct feature or element in a problem
  1. he studied every facet of the question
  Synonym:aspect
• a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)

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