double jeopardy
noun
mass noun
1- Law the prosecution of a person twice for the same offence【律】(对同一罪行的)重复起诉。
1.1
- risk or disadvantage incurred from two sources simultaneously双重危境:
he is in double jeopardy, unable to speak either language adequately.
他因为两种语言都说不好面临着双重危境。