facet
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++fac·et /ˈfæsɪt/ ●○○ noun [countable] 1 PARTone of several parts of someone’s character, a situation etc 〔性格、情况等的〕方面 SYN aspectfacet of He has travelled extensively in China, recording every facet of life. 他在中国游历颇广，记录下了生活的方方面面。2 multi-faceted/many-faceted COMPLICATEDconsisting of many different parts 多方面的 The issues are complex and multi-faceted. 这些问题很复杂，涉及诸多方面。3. DCJone of the flat sides of a cut jewel 〔宝石的〕琢面，刻面，小平面
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facet• The eclipse of electricity as a means of propulsion has been one of the more curious facets of the evolution of transport.• There are many facets to being a player of that quality and the years have brought changes in different ways.• Creation, imagination, individuality-so many facets of a fabulous, dangerous energy-are like mirrors and dreams.• Remember, the review of literature section allows plenty of space for discussing the many facets of the problem and related research.• During their sophomore and junior years, many feel their way toward active participation in one or more facets of college life.• This anthropocentric view and attitude is one facet of what is frequently identified as the realism of the fabliaux.facet of• You've only seen one facet of her personality.Origin facet (1600-1700) French facette, from face “face”fac·et nounChineseSyllable
several of one someone’s Corpus situation of a character, parts
facet
fac‧et /ˈfæsət, ˈfæsɪt/
noun [countable]
SYN aspect
facet of
He has travelled extensively in China, recording every facet of life.
2. multi-faceted/many-faceted consisting of many different parts:
The issues are complex and multi-faceted.
3. one of the flat sides of a cut jewel
fac‧et /ˈfæsət, ˈfæsɪt/
noun [countable] Date: 1600-1700
Language: French
Origin: facette, from face 'face'
1. one of several parts of someone’s character, a situation etc Language: French
Origin: facette, from face 'face'
SYN aspect
facet of
2. multi-faceted/many-faceted consisting of many different parts:
3. one of the flat sides of a cut jewel