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单词 two-edged sword
释义

two-edged sword

noun

ˈtü-ˈejd- How to pronounce two-edged sword (audio)
-ˈe-jəd-
: double-edged sword

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Living outside the law, as President Biden plans to do, is a two-edged sword. Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, 19 Mar. 2022 Cyber is a two-edged sword from the viewpoint of military risk. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2022 But the groups are a two-edged sword, threatening not just the Kremlin but also the Ukrainian government, which could be rocked and possibly overthrown by them if Mr. Zelensky agrees to a peace deal that in their minds gives too much to Moscow. New York Times, 10 Feb. 2022 But the rural character of west Marin is a two-edged sword. Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Sep. 2021 But racing proved to be a two-edged sword for the family. Jerry Garrett, Car and Driver, 31 Dec. 2020 Political giving is a two-edged sword as companies often lose control of where their cash goes. Jim Spencer, Star Tribune, 23 Oct. 2020 The death of Ginsburg is a two-edged sword for him. Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2020 That question was brought into sharper relief this week, presenting a two-edged sword for the presidential efforts of former Vice President Joe Biden. Gerald F. Seib, WSJ, 27 June 2020 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

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