| 释义 |
ˈdouble-ˌhanded, a.
1. Adapted to be lifted or held with both hands; two-handled.
c1611Chapman Iliad i. 566 In his lov'd mother's hand He put the double-handed cup. 1834Medwin Angler in Wales I. 172 Do you use a single or double-handed rod?
2. Having two hands; fig. capable of a double use, application, or action.
1665Glanvill Scepsis Sci. (J.), All things being double-handed, and having the appearances both of truth and falsehood.
Hence double-ˈhandedness, the quality of being double-handed; duplicity of action.
1883F. M. Crawford Dr. Claudius x, That sort of double-handedness that the Duke hated. |