dual “两部分的;双重的;双的”
double“两倍的;加倍的;双的;成双的;成对的”
二者都有“两,对,双重,”的意思,那如何具体区别分析呢?
首先,看dual,英文解释为“having two parts or aspects ”,也就是有两个方面,两个部分,属于事物的“性质”层面。
例子:
She has dual role as writer and singer.
她兼作者及歌唱家的双重身分。
He has dual personality,which are kind and cruel.
他有双重性格:善良和残忍。
Some movie stars have dual nationality.
有些明星有着双重国籍。
接着,看double,英文解释为“twice as much/many”,“having or made of two things or parts that are equal or similar ”,“made for two people or things ”,是用来描述数量,属于事物“数量”层面。
例子:
The total output of corn is double that of last year.
玉米总产量是去年的两倍。
His dinner is double.
他的晚餐是双份的。
They want to buy a double bed.
他们想买一张双人床。
My phone number is double zero double four double one nine.
我的电话号码是0044119。
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