double-edged
短语
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a. 双刃的, 两可的, 意义双关的, 双重目的的
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词形变化
more double-edged
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most double-edged
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释义与例句
adj.
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1.
Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges.
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2.
Beneficial and harmful at the same time; assisting or contributing in one manner while also creating risk or negative consequences.
比喻Slander is a double-edged weapon: you can hurt the reputation of another but it diminishes your own reputation that you debase yourself so much.