double-edged
adjective /ˌdʌbl ˈedʒd/
/ˌdʌbl ˈedʒd/
(also less frequent two-edged)
Idioms - (of a knife, etc.
) having two cutting edges刀等 双刃的 - a double-edged blade/axe/dagger
双刃刀片/斧头/匕首
- a double-edged blade/axe/dagger
- (of a remark
) having two possible meanings说话 synonym ambiguous意义双关的;可有两种解释的;模棱两可的 - having two different parts or uses, often parts that contrast with each other
有双重效果的,有双重作用的(常指形成鲜明对比的两部分) - the double-edged quality of life in a small town—security and boredom
小城镇生活的双重性——安全但乏味
- the double-edged quality of life in a small town—security and boredom
Idioms
be a double-edged/two-edged sword/weapon
- to be something that has both advantages and disadvantages
既有优点也有缺点;是一把双刃剑 - Fame is a double-edged sword.
名声是一把双刃剑。
- Fame is a double-edged sword.