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dual

🇬🇧 UK/'dju:әl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Having two parts, functions, or aspects; double.

双重的;两部分的

n.

A grammatical number category referring to exactly two of something.

(语法)双数

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
duone, unity
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=dual

Common Collocations

  • 1.dual purpose双重目的
  • 2.dual citizenship双重国籍
  • 3.dual role双重角色

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The country adopted a dual system of government with both presidential and parliamentary powers.

  • 2.

    She juggled dual responsibilities as both a mother and a full-time career professional.

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