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double-edged

双头的 adj.双重的,两刃的

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double-edged


adj
1 (of a knife, etc) having two edges (指刀等)双刃的.
2 (fig 比喻) (of a remark) having two possible meanings; ambiguous (指言语)模棱两可的, 含糊其辞的
*a ,double-edged `argument, `compliment, re`ply, etc 语意含混的论据、恭维话、答覆等.

double-edged


.double-'edged
adj
a double-edged sword/weapon
something that seems to be good, but that can have a bad effect
 Being famous is often a double-edged sword.
having two different parts
 a double-edged attack on global warming
a double-edged remark has two possible meanings, one of which is not very nice
 It sounded like a double-edged comment.
with two cutting edges
 a double-edged knife
1. It places a terrible strain on the mother-child bond by saddling the mother with the double burden of playing the role of both mother and father;
    离婚使得母亲既当母亲又当父亲而不堪重负,从而造成母子关系的紧张。

2. Their spaceship was equipped with a double door, which was fitted with a bellows between the ship and the outside.
    他们的太空飞船上装有两层门, 在这两层门之间, 即飞船与外界之间, 装有一个减压舱.

3. The Japanese spent $10.9 billion for teaching outside of regular classes last year, according to the institute, including $9 billion on jukus for students in the ninth grade or below — almost double the figure spent seven years ago.
    据该机构调查,去年日本人花在正常课堂教学之外的开支为109亿美元,其中90亿是花在课外学校,用于九年级或九年级以下的学生,这几乎是七年前的两倍。

4. His income is double hers.
    他的收入是她的两倍.

5. He suggested that a double railway-tunnel should be built.
    他提议建一条双轨隧道,

6. As is so often pointed out, knowledge is a two-edged weapon which can be used equally for good or evil.
    正像人们常常指出的,知识是一把双刃刀,可以用于造福,也可以用来为害。

7. Politicians agree, in principle, so America and the EU have been trying to reach a deal which would eliminate the need to double-test many products.
    政治家在原则上同意了, 因此,美国和欧洲一直在寻求达成协议,以便为许多产品取消双重检查。

8. Though it would be a two-edged weapon when they fought each other.
    不过,当它们相互撕打时,毒液就成了利弊参半的武器,可以杀死对方,也可以被对方的毒液杀死。

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