Dual Meaning in English
word
ˈduəɫ/, /ˈduɫ
DOO-uhl
djˈuːəl
DYOO-uhl
释义
Something that is dual has two parts, features, or purposes. It is used to describe things that are double or have two aspects at the same time.
用法与细微差别
'Dual' is formal and mostly used in technical, legal, or academic settings. Common phrases: 'dual citizenship', 'dual purpose', 'dual function'. Not used when describing two of the same item; use 'double' or 'two' in those cases.
Spanish: dual - doblePortuguese (BR): duplo - duplo (dupla função)Portuguese (PT): duplo - duplo (função dupla)Chinese (Simplified): 双重的 - 双的Chinese (Traditional): 雙重的 - 雙的Hindi: द्वैध - दोहराArabic: مزدوج - ثنائيBengali: দ্বৈতRussian: двойной - двойственныйJapanese: 二重 - デュアルVietnamese: kép - đôiKorean: 이중 - 듀얼Turkish: çift - ikiliUrdu: دوہرا - دوطرفہIndonesian: ganda - rangkap
例句
He has dual citizenship in France and Canada.
basic
This machine has a dual function: it can print and scan.
basic
The company has a dual purpose: profit and community service.
basic
She manages her dual roles as a mother and a scientist with ease.
natural
His dual identity made things complicated.
natural
We need a dual approach to solve this problem effectively.
natural