two-edged
adjective/ˌtuː ˈedʒd/
/ˌtuː ˈedʒd/
(also more frequent double-edged)
Idioms - (of a knife, etc.) having two cutting edges
双刃的 - a two-edged blade
双刃刀片
- a two-edged blade
- (of a remark) having two possible meanings
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 two-edged quality of life in a small town—security and boredom
小镇生活质量的两面性——安全感和无聊感
- the two-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.
名誉是一把双刃剑。
- Fame is a double-edged sword.