dual /ˈduːwəl/ Brit /ˈdjuːwəl/ adjective /ˈduːwəl/ Brit /ˈdjuːwəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of DUAL
always used before a noun
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: having two different parts, uses, etc.双的；双重的；两用的 -
the dual purpose of the study书房的双重用途
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The song's lyrics have a dual [=(more commonly) double] meaning.这首歌的歌词有两层含义。
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a dual function双重作用
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She held dual citizenship in France and the United States. [=she was a citizen of both countries]她拥有法国和美国双重国籍。
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: having two of something双的；两个的 -
Our car has dual air bags. [=has two air bags]我们的汽车有两个气囊。
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She pursued dual careers in music and acting.她从事音乐和表演两种职业。
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families with dual incomes双收入家庭