double

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n. 两倍 a. 两倍的, 双重的 vt. 使加倍 vi. 加倍, 代替, 快步走 [计] 双精度型

发音

CA /ˈdʌb.əl/
US /ˈdʌb.əl/
UK /ˈdʌb.əl/
CA /ˈdʌb.ɫ̩/
US /ˈdʌb.ɫ̩/
UK /ˈdʌb.ɫ̩/

词形变化

doubles 复数 doubles doubled doubles 三单 doublest doubleth doubling doubling 现在分词 doubled 过去式 doubled 过去分词

别名

dbl dubble

教材释义与例句

名词

两倍;双精度型

something that is twice as big, as much etc as usual or as something else

动词

加倍,加倍努力;快步走

to become twice as big or twice as much, or to make something twice as big or twice as much

形容词

双重的;两倍的

consisting of two parts that are similar or exactly the same

副词

双重地;两倍地;弓身地

to become twice as big or twice as much, or to make something twice as big or twice as much

释义与例句

n. B2
  1. 1.

    Twice the number, amount, size, etc.

  2. 2.

    A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes

    Saddam Hussein was rumored to have many doubles.

  3. 3.

    A drink with two portions of alcohol.

    On second thought, make that a double.

  4. 4.

    A ghostly apparition of a living person; a doppelgänger.

  5. 5.

    A sharp turn, especially a return on one's own tracks.

  6. 6.

    A redundant item for which an identical item already exists.

    I have more than 200 stamps in my collection but they're not all unique: some are doubles.

    Before printing the photos, Liam deleted the doubles.

  7. 7.

    A two-base hit.

    体育 游戏

    The catcher hit a double to lead off the ninth.

  8. 8.

    A call that increases certain scoring points if the last preceding bid becomes the contract.

    游戏
  9. 9.

    A strike in which the object ball is struck so as to make it rebound against the cushion to an opposite pocket.

    体育 游戏
  10. 10.

    A bet on two horses in different races in which any winnings from the first race are placed on the horse in the later race.

  11. 11.

    The narrow outermost ring on a dartboard.

    游戏
  12. 12.

    A hit on this ring.

    游戏
  13. 13.

    A tile that has the same value (i.e., the same number of pips) on both sides.

    游戏
  14. 14.

    A double-precision floating-point number.

    计算机 工程 数学

    The sine function returns a double.

  15. 15.

    Two competitions, usually one league and one cup, won by the same team in a single season.

    体育 游戏
  16. 16.

    A boat for two scullers.

    体育
  17. 17.

    The feat of scoring twice in one game.

    体育
  18. 18.

    The feat of winning two events in a single meet or competition.

    体育

    In 1996, Michael Johnson achieved a double by winning both the 200 and 400 meter dashes.

  19. 19.

    The achievement of 1000 runs and 100 wickets taken in a single season.

    体育 游戏
  20. 20.

    A former French coin worth one-sixth of a sou.

    历史
  21. 21.

    A copper coin worth one-eighth of a penny.

    历史
  22. 22.

    A double feast.

    宗教
  23. 23.

    Playing the same part on two instruments, alternately.

    音乐
  24. 24.

    Synonym of double-quick (“fast marching pace”).

  25. 25.

    A double-cross or betrayal.

    过时 俚语
  26. 26.

    A secondary instrument with which a musician is skilled.

    音乐
v. A2 Oxf 3000
  1. 1.

    To multiply by two.

    及物

    The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter.

  2. 2.

    To increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size.

    不及物

    Our earnings have doubled in the last year.

  3. 3.

    To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.

  4. 4.

    To clench (a fist).

    及物
  5. 5.

    To fold over so as to make two folds.

    及物

    To make a pleat, double the material at the waist.

  6. 6.

    To get a two-base hit.

    体育 游戏

    The batter doubled into the corner.

  7. 7.

    To join or couple.

    及物
  8. 8.

    To repeat exactly; copy.

    及物
  9. 9.

    To serve a second role or have a second purpose.

    不及物

    A spork is a kind of fork that doubles as a spoon.

  10. 10.

    To act as substitute for (another theatrical performer in a certain role, etc).

    及物/不及物
  11. 11.

    To turn sharply, following a winding course.

    不及物
  12. 12.

    To play (both one part and another, in the same play, etc).

    艺术
  13. 13.

    To sail around (a headland or other point).

    航海 交通
  14. 14.

    To make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.

    游戏
  15. 15.

    To duplicate (a part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it.

    音乐
  16. 16.

    To be capable of performing (upon an additional instrument).

    不及物 音乐
  17. 17.

    To go or march at twice the normal speed.

    不及物
  18. 18.

    To double down.

    不及物 游戏
  19. 19.

    To cause (a ball) to rebound from a cushion before entering the pocket.

    体育 游戏
  20. 20.

    To multiply the strength or effect of by two.

    及物

    Sorry, this store does not double coupons.

  21. 21.

    To unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two.

    政治 军事
  22. 22.

    To transmit simultaneously on the same channel as another station, either unintentionally or deliberately, causing interference.

    非正式 媒体

    Could you please repeat your last transmission? Another station was doubling with you.

  23. 23.

    To operate as a double agent.

    不及物 政治 军事
adj. A2 Oxf 3000
  1. 1.

    Made up of two matching or complementary elements.

    双重

    The closet has double doors.

  2. 2.

    Of twice the quantity.

    Give me a double serving of mashed potatoes.

    Britain's population density used to be double that of China.

  3. 3.

    Of a family relationship, related on both the maternal and paternal sides of a family.

    He's my double cousin as my mother's sister married my father's brother.

  4. 4.

    Designed for two (people, cars, etc.).

    a double room

    a double garage

  5. 5.

    Folded in two; composed of two layers.

  6. 6.

    Stooping; bent over.

  7. 7.

    Having two aspects; ambiguous.

    a double meaning

    1927, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados Mysteries Assuming the accuracy of his information, the curious fact was established that Mr Rigby Lacksome, ostensibly in England to attend the book sales, had prompted a convenient organization to carry out a raid on a certain historic building, while he himself immediately appeared on the scene with an arrangement to make good the damage. […] Was there, indeed, some double purpose here at work?

  8. 8.

    False, deceitful, or hypocritical.

    a double life

    A fals double tunge is more fiers and fell Then Cerberus the cur couching in the kenel of hel; Wherof hereafter, I thinke for to write,

  9. 9.

    Of flowers, having more than the normal number of petals.

  10. 10.

    Of an instrument, sounding an octave lower.

    音乐

    a double bass

  11. 11.

    Of time, twice as fast.

    音乐
adv. B1 Oxf 3000
  1. 1.

    Twice over; twofold; doubly.

    February 7 1736, Jonathan Swift, letter to Alexander Pope I was double their age.

  2. 2.

    Two together; two at a time.

    When I met the twins, I thought I was seeing double.

    There are only a few beds, so some of the children will have to sleep double for the night.

  3. 3.

    Into two halves or sections.

    The old man was bent double under his heavy burden.

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词源

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English double, from Old French doble, double, from Latin duplus (“twofold”). Doublet of doppio and duple.

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