double whammy
noun /ˌdʌbl ˈwæmi/
/ˌdʌbl ˈwæmi/
- two unpleasant situations or events that cause problems for somebody at the same time
双重打击:两个令人不快的情况或事件同时导致某人的问题 - With this government we've had a double whammy of tax increases and benefit cuts.
自从这任政府上台以来,我们又是增加税收又是减少补贴,倒了双倍的霉。 - Anne was hit by a double whammy: she lost her mother, and was herself diagnosed with cancer.
安妮受到双重打击:她失去了母亲,自己也被诊断出患有癌症。
- With this government we've had a double whammy of tax increases and benefit cuts.