英语词汇“double”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	double
释义	Contents adjective (1) double (1) noun (4) double (PERSON) double (TWO PLAYERS) double (TWO WINS) double (BASEBALL) verb (1) double (1) noun, predeterminer (1) double (1) adverb (1) double (1) Contents adjective (1) double (TWICE) noun (1) double (PERSON) verb (1) double (TWICE) Contents verb (2) double (1) double (2) noun (1) double (1) adjective (2) double (1) double (2) English American Business doubleadjective uk/ˈdʌb.əl/us/ˈdʌb.əl/ A2 twice the size, amount, price, etc., or consisting of two similar things together: I ordered a double espresso (= two standard amounts in one cup). Go through the double doors and turn left. The word "cool" has a double "o" in the middle. Everything he says has a double meaning (= has two possible meanings). This painkiller is double strength (= has twice the normal amount of medicine). UK Sabiha's phone number is double three, one, five, double seven (= 331577). A double flower or plant is a flower with more than the usual number of petals: a double primrose More examples The pockets on my jeans are reinforced with double stitching. At school we have double maths on Friday mornings. I get £5 pocket money a wewek, but my friends all get double that amount. He had a double helping of pasta. Remember always to put a double space after a full stop. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Numbers: single, double & multiple alone binary deca- double (up) as sth double-action double-digit dual dualism duality herself individual mono multilateral multiple none odd solely treble unilateral unit See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Flowers - general words doublenoun uk/ˈdʌb.əl/us/ˈdʌb.əl/ double noun (PERSON) [ C usually singular ] a person who looks exactly the same as someone else: Hey, Tony, I met someone at a party last week who was your double. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Describing people with the same qualities a chip off the old block idiom a meeting of minds idiom be cast in the same mould idiom be of like mind idiom be of the same mind idiom birds of a feather flock together idiom birds of a feather idiom cast chip dead ringer doppelgänger it takes a thief to catch a thief idiom match meeting mind soulmate step take after sb thief wavelength See more results » double noun (TWO PLAYERS) doubles [ U ] a game of tennis or a similar sport between two teams of two people: men's/women's/mixed doubles Who won the men's doubles at Wimbledon this year? Compare singles Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Tennis & racket sports birdie break break point court deuce fault groundstroke half-volley knock lawn tennis match point passing shot racket racquetball rally seed single smash sweet spot tennis shoe See more results » double noun (TWO WINS) [ usually singular ] UK an occasion when a football team wins two major competitions in a single season: Which was the first team to do the double in English football? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Football/soccer 18-yard box 2 3 5 4 3 2 1 4 4 2 4 5 1 crossbar feint footballing futsal game 39 game ball ghost goal give-and-go relegation Roy of the Rovers stuff scissor kick seal dribble shin guard shin pad stoppage See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Winning, losing & scoring in sport double noun (BASEBALL) [ C ] US in baseball, a hit that allows the batter (= person who hits the ball) to reach second base Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Baseball & rounders backstop ball ballgame base hit batter batting average bunt catcher curveball grounder groundout home run infielder peg pitcher screwball sock strike stuff the World Series See more results » Idiom(s) at/on the double do the double over sb doubleverb [ I or T ] uk/ˈdʌb.əl/us/ˈdʌb.əl/ B2 to become twice as much or as many, or to make something twice as much or many: The government aims to double the number of students in higher education within 25 years. Company profits have doubled since the introduction of new technology. More examples She's come up with some amazing scheme to double her income. Consumer spending has more than doubled in the last ten years. The amount of recycled glass used in manufacture doubled in five years. Alarmingly, the hole in the ozone layer has doubled in size this year. When the price of skiing in the mountain resorts doubled, tourists voted with their feet and just stopped going. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Numbers: single, double & multiple alone binary deca- double (up) as sth double-action double-digit dual dualism duality herself individual mono multilateral multiple none odd solely treble unilateral unit See more results » Phrasal verb(s) double back double down double down (on sth) double up double (up) as sth double (sb) up/over doublenoun, predeterminer uk/ˈdʌb.əl/us/ˈdʌb.əl/ B1 something that is twice the amount, size, strength, etc. of something else: I paid double (= twice as much) for those trousers last week. Electrical goods are almost double the price they were a few years ago. "Would you like another whisky?" "Yes. Make it a double (= two standard amounts in one glass)." More examples This recipe is only for four, so I usually do double the quantity if I'm cooking for my family. I'll pay you double if you get the work finished by Friday. It's a con - you get half the food for double the price! Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Numbers: single, double & multiple alone binary deca- double (up) as sth double-action double-digit dual dualism duality herself individual mono multilateral multiple none odd solely treble unilateral unit See more results » Idiom(s) double or quits doubleadverb uk/ˈdʌb.əl/us/ˈdʌb.əl/ in two parts or layers: Fold the blanket double (= so that it is in two layers) and then you won't be cold. They were bent double (= their heads and shoulders were bent forward and down) from decades of work in the fields. see double to have a problem with your eyes so that you see two of everything, usually because you are drunk or ill: I started seeing double, then I fainted. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Numbers: single, double & multiple alone binary deca- double (up) as sth double-action double-digit dual dualism duality herself individual mono multilateral multiple none odd solely treble unilateral unit See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Eyesight, glasses & lenses doubleadjective, adverb [ not gradable ] us/ˈdʌb·əl/ double adjective, adverb [ not gradable ] (TWICE) twice the size, amount, price, etc., or consisting of two similar things together: The cost of going to the movies is almost double what it was a few years ago. Fold the blanket double (= so that it is in two layers) and then you won’t be cold. A double bed is a bed for two people. If you are seeing double, you are seeing two of everything. doublenoun [ C usually sing ] us/ˈdʌb·əl/ double noun [ C usually sing ] (PERSON) a person who looks the same as someone else: She is a double for Mary Tyler Moore. doubleverb [ I/T ] us/ˈdʌb·əl/ double verb [ I/T ] (TWICE) to become twice as much or as many, or to make something twice as much or as many: [ I ] Company profits have doubled in the last year. [ T ] For four people, just double the recipe (= make twice as much). If something or someone doubles as something or someone else, that person or thing has a second use or job: [ I ] The kitchen table doubles as my desk. Phrasal verb(s) double over double up doubleverb uk/ˈdʌbl/us [ I ] to become twice as much or as many: Some share prices can double in 12 months. double in size/price/value He reckons the company can double in size over the next five years. Production more than doubled from 4 million to 8.5 million per year in three years. [ T ] to make something twice as much or many: She is unlikely to accept, even though the offer would double her salary. Strong car sales more than doubled the company's profits in the first quarter. doublenoun [ U ] uk/ˈdʌbl/us twice the amount, size, etc. of something else: pay/cost double He offered to pay them double to get the job done on time. The true figure is 30%, more than double the figure of 14% quoted. The group increased operating profit to $21.2 million, almost double its $11 million figure for last year. Unemployment in the region is double that of its neighbouring area. doubleadjective uk/ˈdʌbl/us two times the size, amount, price, etc.: Taxis in the conference area were said to be charging double rates. Staff have been working double shifts, 16 hours at a time, throughout the Christmas period. consisting of two similar things together: double digits/figures He warned that inflation could soon reach double digits. His extension number is 008, that's double zero eight.
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