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单词 two edged
释义
(adjective) 
Definition
(of a remark) having both a favourable and an unfavourable interpretation, such as she looks nice when she smiles
The effect of the laws was two-edged.
Synonyms
ambiguous
His remarks clarify an ambiguous statement given earlier this week.
ambivalent
The actor has an ambivalent attitude to fame.
backhanded
a backhanded compliment
double-edged
equivocal
Her equivocal response gave nothing away.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of ambivalent
The actor has an ambivalent attitude to fame.
Synonyms
undecided,
mixed,
conflicting,
opposed,
uncertain,
doubtful,
unsure,
contradictory,
wavering,
unresolved,
fluctuating,
hesitant,
inconclusive,
debatable,
equivocal,
vacillating,
warring,
irresolute,
in two minds
in the sense of backhanded
Definition
ambiguous or implying criticism
a backhanded compliment
Synonyms
ambiguous,
ironic,
indirect,
sarcastic,
oblique,
sardonic,
double-edged,
equivocal,
with tongue in cheek
in the sense of equivocal
Definition
of doubtful character or sincerity
Her equivocal response gave nothing away.
Synonyms
ambiguous,
uncertain,
misleading,
obscure,
suspicious,
vague,
doubtful,
dubious,
questionable,
ambivalent,
indefinite,
evasive,
oblique,
indeterminate,
prevaricating,
oracular

Nearby words of
two-edged

  • twitter
  • two
  • two or ten a penny
  • two-edged
  • two-faced
  • tycoon
  • type

Synonyms of 'two-edged'

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