multifaceted
gb/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/ us/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/
C1
Английский
Значения
0 значений
adjective
C1
property
1
having many different aspects
A multifaceted thing has many different parts or sides.
Модель употребления:
a multifaceted [issue/problem/role/personality]; [something] is multifaceted
Частая ошибка:
Do not use it just to mean “many.” It usually describes one thing that has several aspects or qualities.
Синонимы
complex (emphasizes that something has many connected parts and may be hard to understand)
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many-sided (more direct and slightly less formal)
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multidimensional (emphasizes several different dimensions or ways of understanding something)
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nuanced (emphasizes subtle differences rather than simply many parts)
Антонимы
simple (having few parts or not much complexity)
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one-dimensional (lacking depth, variety, or different aspects)
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straightforward (easy to understand and not complicated)
Коллокации
multifaceted problem
|multifaceted issue
|multifaceted approach
|multifaceted strategy
|multifaceted role
|multifaceted identity
|multifaceted personality
|multifaceted character
|multifaceted analysis
|multifaceted nature
Темы
complexity
|analysis
|business
|society
Примеры
- Poverty is a multifaceted problem that cannot be solved by one policy alone.
- Her new job is multifaceted, combining research, management, and public speaking.
- The documentary gives a multifaceted picture of life in the city.
Примеры для изучающих
- The problem is multifaceted.
- She has a multifaceted role at the company.
adjective
C1
property
2
having many flat surfaces
A multifaceted object has many small flat sides or surfaces.
Модель употребления:
a multifaceted [gem/crystal/surface/object]
Частая ошибка:
This literal sense is less common than the figurative meaning about ideas, problems, or people.
Синонимы
faceted (the usual word for a surface or stone with flat faces)
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many-sided (general and literal; less associated with gemstones)
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polyhedral (technical, referring to a solid with many flat faces)
Антонимы
smooth (having no noticeable facets or rough surfaces)
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plain (not cut or shaped with many decorative faces)
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unfaceted (specifically not having facets)
Коллокации
multifaceted gem
|multifaceted crystal
|multifaceted surface
|multifaceted object
|multifaceted design
|multifaceted glass
Темы
objects
|design
|materials
|jewelry
Примеры
- The light reflected off the multifaceted crystal.
- The artist created a multifaceted glass sculpture that changed color from every angle.
- A multifaceted gem can sparkle more strongly because it catches light on many surfaces.
Примеры для изучающих
- The stone is multifaceted.
- The glass has a multifaceted surface.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
multifaceted
IPA
GB/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/
US/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd/
Слоги и ударение
mul - ti - fa - ceted (4 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (fa)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: multifaceted
Выражения
multifaceted approach
1/mˌʌltifˈæsətɪd əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
method using several angles
A multifaceted approach uses more than one method to solve a problem.
Примеры
- The city adopted a multifaceted approach to reducing homelessness.
- Improving public health requires a multifaceted approach that includes education, housing, and access to care.
- The company used a multifaceted approach to reach younger customers.