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double
58 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of DOUBLE
1
: made of two parts that are similar or exactly the same双的；成双的；成对的
- One of the eggs had a double yolk.其中一个鸡蛋是双黄的。
- The truck crossed the double yellow line and entered the other lane.卡车越过双黄线进入了另一个车道。
- My name is “Allison,” with a double “l.”我的名字叫Allison，有两个l。
- The band is releasing a double album [=a set of two records, CDs, etc.] later this year.乐队将于今年晚些时候发行双碟装专辑。
- Go through those double doors and walk to the end of the hall.穿过那些双开门，走到大厅的尽头。
- He was convicted of a double murder. [=of killing two people at the same time]他被判犯有双重谋杀罪。
2
: having two very different parts or qualities双料的；双重的
- He served a double [=dual] role as both king and servant to his people.他有着国王和人民公仆的双重身份。
- His statement has a double meaning. [=it means two different things]他的表述有两层含义。
- In this film, he does double duty [=performs two roles] as both actor and director.在这部电影中，他肩负演员和导演的双重角色。
◊ If you are leading/living a double life, you have something secret that you do as an important part of your life in addition to the regular parts of your life that other people know about.过着双重身份的生活；过着双面人的生活
- She was a newspaper reporter who led/lived a double life as a spy.她过着报纸记者和间谍双重身份的生活。
3
a : of a size that is twice as big as usual : of an amount that is twice as much as usual加倍的；双份的
- I'll have a double espresso, please.请给我一杯双份的浓咖啡。
- two double martinis两杯双份的马提尼酒
- a double dose of medicine两倍剂量的药物
- Line the pan with a double thickness [=two layers] of foil.给平底锅的内里加双层金属箔。
- a double order of fries一份双倍量的炸薯条
b : coming from two different places or sources两种来源的
- families with a double income [=two incomes]双薪家庭
4
: two times as great or as many as the number, amount, size, etc., of something else两倍大的；两倍多的
- The college had double [=twice] the number of expected applicants.这所大学的申请者是预期的两倍。
- Our new car was double the price of our last one.我们新车的价格是上一辆的两倍。
- The CEO's salary is nearly double that of the president.首席执行官的薪水差不多是总裁的两倍。
5
: made for two people to use双人的；供两人用的
- We'll need a double room.我们需要一个双人间。
- a room with a double bed有双人床的房间
6
of a flower : having more than the usual number of petals（花）重瓣的
- double flowers/blooms重瓣花朵
2 double /ˈdʌbəl/ verb
doubles; doubled; doubling
2 double
/ˈdʌbəl/
verb
doubles; doubled; doubling
Learner's definition of DOUBLE
1
a [+ object] : to cause (something) to become two times as great or as many使加倍；使翻一番
- They doubled their winnings.他们使赢的钱翻了一番。
b [no object] : to become two times as great or as many加倍；翻一番
- The price of the house had doubled. = The house had doubled in price.房价涨了一倍。
2
[no object] : to have a second job or use兼作；兼任 — + as
- Our couch often doubles as a bed. [=is often used as a bed]我们的沙发也经常当床用。
- Their living room doubles as a home office.他们的客厅也经常用作家庭办公室。
3
a [+ object] : to bend or fold (something, such as a piece of paper) usually in the middle折叠；把…对折 — usually + over or up
- I doubled over the paper and put it in my notebook.我把纸折叠后夹在笔记本里。
b : to bend forward at the waist向前弯腰 — usually + over or up
[no object]
- We all doubled over laughing.我们都笑得直不起腰了。
- He doubled up in pain.他疼得直不起腰了。
[+ object]
- The pain doubled him over. = He was doubled over with pain.他疼得直不起腰了。
4
[no object] baseball : to hit a double : to hit the ball so that you can reach second base击出二垒安打
- He doubled to left field.他向左外野击出二垒打。
double back
[phrasal verb] : to turn around and return on the same path循原路返回
- I'm going to double back to see if I dropped the ring on the way here.我打算原路返回看看戒指是否掉在路上了。
double up
[phrasal verb] : to share a place to live or sleep that is made for one person or one family同宿一室；合住 — see also 2double 3b (above)
- Some families have to double up [=live with another family] in crowded apartments.在拥挤的公寓中，有些家庭不得不与别的家庭合住。
- There was only one bed, so we had to double up.只有一张床，我们只能挤挤了。
double up on
[phrasal verb] double up on (something)
: to use or do two times as many of (something)使用双倍的某物；做双倍的事情
- I'm going to have to double up on [=take twice as many] classes this semester if I want to graduate this year.如果想今年毕业，我这学期得学习双倍的课程。
3 double /ˈdʌbəl/ noun
plural doubles
3 double
/ˈdʌbəl/
noun
plural doubles
Learner's definition of DOUBLE
1
[singular] : something that is two times the usual size, strength, or amount两倍；两倍数；两倍量
- I'll have one more glass of vodka. Make it a double, please.我再要一杯伏特加。请给我双份的。
2
[count]
a : someone who looks very much like another person酷似他人的人
- People often tell me that I'm his double.经常有人说我和他长得一模一样。
b : a person who looks like an actor and takes the actor's place in some scenes in a movie or TV show替身演员 — see also body double, stunt double
- The actress's double did all of the dangerous scenes.所有的危险镜头都由女演员的替身完成。
- Can you tell if it's the actor or his double in that shot?你能辨认出那个镜头中的人是演员还是他的替身吗？
4
doubles [plural] : a game of tennis or a similar sport that is played between two pairs of players（网球等体育运动中的）双打
- We play doubles with another couple on the weekends.我们周末与另外一对进行双打。
- He's my doubles partner.他是我的双打搭档。
5
[count] : a room in a hotel, inn, etc., for two people双人间 — compare single
- We'll need a double for the night.我们需要一个双人间过夜。
double or nothing
(US) or British double or quits : a gambling bet in which you could win two times as much money as you have already won or you could lose all of the money（赌注）要么赢双倍，要么输得精光
- I won $20 on the first game but lost it on the second game going double or nothing.我第一轮赢了20美元，但在第二轮以要么赢双倍要么全输光的方式下注时全输掉了。
on the double
(US) informal or British at the double : very quickly : as soon as possible迅速地；尽快地
- I need you back here on the double. [=immediately]我需要你立即回到这里。
4 double /ˈdʌbəl/ adverb
4 double
/ˈdʌbəl/
adverb
Learner's definition of DOUBLE
1
: two times as many or as much两倍地；双倍地
- The last question on the exam counts double. [=is worth twice as many points]考试最后一题得分加倍。
- I was charged/billed double. [=twice the usual amount]我付了双倍的钱。
2
: two times两次 — usually used in combination通常用于合成词
- I was double-charged/billed. [=I was charged/billed twice for the same product or service]我被收了两次的钱。
bend double
: to fold in the middle.对折
- I held on tight as my fishing rod bent double.我紧握住弯折的鱼竿。
- He bent double [=doubled over] in pain.他疼得直不起腰了。
◊ Bend double is used more frequently in British English than in U.S. English.*bend double在英国英语中比在美国英语中更常用。
see double
: to see two things when only one thing is present看成重影
- As her eyesight got worse, she began seeing double.她的视力逐渐下降，看东西开始有重影。
that goes double for
informal — used to say that something you have just said about one person or thing relates even more strongly to another对…来说更是如此
- You're in trouble, Steven. And that goes double for you, John. [=you, John, are in even more trouble than Steven]史蒂文，你有麻烦了。约翰，你的麻烦更大。
doubled; doubling ˈdə-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
: to make twice as great or as many: such as
a
: to increase by adding an equal amount
b
: to amount to twice the number of
c
: to make a call in bridge that increases the value of odd tricks or undertricks at (an opponent's bid)
2
a
: to bend or fold (something, such as a sheet of paper) usually in the middle so that one part lies directly against the other part
b
: clench
c
: to cause to stoop
1
: something twice the usual size, strength, speed, quantity, or value: such as
a
: a double amount
b
: a base hit that enables the batter to reach second base
2
: one that is the counterpart of another : duplicate: such as
a
: a living person that closely resembles another living person
b
: wraith
c(1)
(2)
: one who resembles an actor and takes his or her place especially in scenes calling for special skills
(3)
: an actor who plays more than one role in a production
4
: something consisting of two paired members: such as
a
: fold
b
: a combined bet placed on two different contests
c
: two consecutive strikes in bowling
Synonyms
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Noun
- alter ego
- carbon
- carbon copy
- clone
- counterpart
- doppelgänger
- doppelganger
- duplicate
- duplication
- facsimile
- fetch
- image
- likeness
- look-alike
- match
- mirror image
- picture
- replica
- ringer
- spit
- spitting image
- twin
Example Sentences
Adjective One of the eggs had a double yolk. The truck crossed the double yellow line and entered the other lane. My name is “Allison,” with a double “l.” Go through those double doors and walk to the end of the hall. I'll have a double espresso, please. a double dose of medicine a double order of fries Verb We all doubled over laughing. He doubled up in pain. Adverb raced to his side double quick Noun I'll have one more glass of vodka. Make it a double, please. People often tell me that I'm his double. The actress's double did all of the dangerous scenes. Can you tell if it's the actor or his double in that shot? He hit a double in the eighth inning. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 News of Queen Elizabeth II’s death was the latest blow to a British public already grappling with double-digit inflation, pay strikes and an economic downturn. Benjamin Katz, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Leading the Seawolves’ offensive effort for a third straight week was senior Eve Stephens, who recorded double-digit kills in all four of their matches, including outings of 20 and 31 in back-to-back matches. Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 Fyffe lost at home against Saks in the third round of the state playoffs to finish 10-2 – its 11th straight season with double-digit victories. al, 7 Sep. 2022 A few months ago, Governor Greg Abbott had a double-digit lead over O’Rourke, but during the summer that gap shrank significantly. Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 Britain is grappling with the dual threats of double-digit inflation and the prospect of a long economic contraction. Greg Ritchie, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 About 66,000 people in three insurance plans will pay rates higher than last year, but short of double-digit increases. Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 Chicago got within 38-33 midway through the second quarter before the Sun went on a 15-5 run to restore the double-digit advantage. Doug Feinberg, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022 While the over-60 population is expected to double by 2050, the percentage of people over 80 globally will triple in that same period. Seth Joseph, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The European Union is considering incentives to double its share of global chip-making to 20% by 2030. Asa Fitch, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 The company expects to double that to more than 50 games by the end of the year. Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 This coincides with the growth of available money as the rich grow richer—assets of the world’s wealthiest individuals are set to double by 2030, according to a recent report by consulting group Bain and Company. Rohit Jaggi, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022 The country's energy needs are expected to double by the end of the decade as the populations grows and the government seeks to improve living standards. Sibi Arasu, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 Kroger has pledged to double its digital grocery business to $20 billion in sales by the end of 2023. Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2022 The share of clean energy doubled between 2004 and 2020, and the European Commission wants to double that again by 2030. Paul Hockenos, CNN, 22 July 2022 Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Jill Biden, who is double vaccinated and twice boosted, was prescribed the antiviral treatment Paxlovid, which President Biden also took after testing positive last month. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2022 The first lady is double-vaccinated and received two boosters, her office said last week. Stefan Becket, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2022 The First Lady, who is double-vaccinated and twice boosted — like her husband — initially tested negative after her husband was diagnosed. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2022 Jill Biden, who is double-vaccinated and twice-boosted, is taking the Pfizer antiviral drug Paxlovid, as the president did after his recent COVID infection. Harold Maass, The Week, 17 Aug. 2022 Binghamton took a 3-0 lead in the second inning as Wyatt Young belted a three-run double off Hartford starter Noah Davis. Hartford Courant, 24 July 2022 Brendan Donovan added a two-run double to the Cards’ 11-hit attack. Steve Overbey, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2022 Among people ages 50 years and older, the unvaccinated had a risk of dying from COVID-19 that was 14 times higher than their fully vaccinated and double-boosted peers. Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2022 The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2022 Gonzalez’s second shot, a two-run blast in the fourth, followed Naylor’s 20th double and gave the rookie seven home runs and 31 RBI in just his 65th career game. Joe Noga, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Rookie catcher Connor Wong led off and lined a double off the wall in right field. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Philadelphia led 5-4 when Garrett Cooper led off the ninth with a double off David Robertson (4-3). Dan Gelston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 He wasn't done, either, with an RBI double in the nightcap as Milwaukee prevailed, 3-1, behind pitcher Bill Travers. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The injury pushed back shooting a few days — and a stand-in double was used for some scenes in which Daryl would not appear on camera. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Sergio Alcántara, claimed off waivers from the Padres in early July, hit an RBI double in the fourth. Bernie Wilson, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 But despite opening with another punchout in the second, Rodriguez gave up a double to left — Casey Schmitt later scored on a wild pitch. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 See More
Adjective
Haase pulled a down-and-in cutter for a solo home run — reaching double-digit home runs in 2022 — in the sixth inning. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 News of Queen Elizabeth II’s death was the latest blow to a British public already grappling with double-digit inflation, pay strikes and an economic downturn. Benjamin Katz, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Leading the Seawolves’ offensive effort for a third straight week was senior Eve Stephens, who recorded double-digit kills in all four of their matches, including outings of 20 and 31 in back-to-back matches. Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 Fyffe lost at home against Saks in the third round of the state playoffs to finish 10-2 – its 11th straight season with double-digit victories. al, 7 Sep. 2022 A few months ago, Governor Greg Abbott had a double-digit lead over O’Rourke, but during the summer that gap shrank significantly. Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 Britain is grappling with the dual threats of double-digit inflation and the prospect of a long economic contraction. Greg Ritchie, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 About 66,000 people in three insurance plans will pay rates higher than last year, but short of double-digit increases. Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 Chicago got within 38-33 midway through the second quarter before the Sun went on a 15-5 run to restore the double-digit advantage. Doug Feinberg, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Verb
IPS Black is a type of IPS panel that's supposed to double the typical contrast ratio of traditional IPS by delivering darker black levels. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022 While the over-60 population is expected to double by 2050, the percentage of people over 80 globally will triple in that same period. Seth Joseph, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The European Union is considering incentives to double its share of global chip-making to 20% by 2030. Asa Fitch, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 The company expects to double that to more than 50 games by the end of the year. Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 This coincides with the growth of available money as the rich grow richer—assets of the world’s wealthiest individuals are set to double by 2030, according to a recent report by consulting group Bain and Company. Rohit Jaggi, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022 The country's energy needs are expected to double by the end of the decade as the populations grows and the government seeks to improve living standards. Sibi Arasu, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 Kroger has pledged to double its digital grocery business to $20 billion in sales by the end of 2023. Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2022 The share of clean energy doubled between 2004 and 2020, and the European Commission wants to double that again by 2030. Paul Hockenos, CNN, 22 July 2022 Adverb
After a walk and a single in the first, Bo Bichette stung a two-run double into the right field corner. Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Jill Biden, who is double vaccinated and twice boosted, was prescribed the antiviral treatment Paxlovid, which President Biden also took after testing positive last month. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2022 The first lady is double-vaccinated and received two boosters, her office said last week. Stefan Becket, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2022 The First Lady, who is double-vaccinated and twice boosted — like her husband — initially tested negative after her husband was diagnosed. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2022 Jill Biden, who is double-vaccinated and twice-boosted, is taking the Pfizer antiviral drug Paxlovid, as the president did after his recent COVID infection. Harold Maass, The Week, 17 Aug. 2022 Binghamton took a 3-0 lead in the second inning as Wyatt Young belted a three-run double off Hartford starter Noah Davis. Hartford Courant, 24 July 2022 Brendan Donovan added a two-run double to the Cards’ 11-hit attack. Steve Overbey, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2022 Among people ages 50 years and older, the unvaccinated had a risk of dying from COVID-19 that was 14 times higher than their fully vaccinated and double-boosted peers. Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2022 Noun
Barrero opened the third inning with a hustle double on a jammed swing where the ball floated over the first baseman’s head. The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2022 Gonzalez’s second shot, a two-run blast in the fourth, followed Naylor’s 20th double and gave the rookie seven home runs and 31 RBI in just his 65th career game. Joe Noga, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Rookie catcher Connor Wong led off and lined a double off the wall in right field. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Philadelphia led 5-4 when Garrett Cooper led off the ninth with a double off David Robertson (4-3). Dan Gelston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 He wasn't done, either, with an RBI double in the nightcap as Milwaukee prevailed, 3-1, behind pitcher Bill Travers. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The injury pushed back shooting a few days — and a stand-in double was used for some scenes in which Daryl would not appear on camera. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Sergio Alcántara, claimed off waivers from the Padres in early July, hit an RBI double in the fourth. Bernie Wilson, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 But despite opening with another punchout in the second, Rodriguez gave up a double to left — Casey Schmitt later scored on a wild pitch. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Anglo-French duble, double, from Latin duplus (akin to Greek diploos), from duo two + -plus multiplied by; akin to Old English -feald -fold — more at two, -fold
First Known Use
Adjective
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Adverb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of double was in the 13th century Phrases Containing double
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