dou·ble-edged
adjective/ˌdʌbl ˈedʒd/
/ˌdʌbl ˈedʒd/
(also less frequent two-edged)
Idioms - (of a knife, etc.) having two cutting edges
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
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.
名誉是一把双刃剑。
- Fame is a double-edged sword.