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单词 two-way
释义

two-way

adjective

ˈtü-ˈwā How to pronounce two-way (audio)
1
: moving or allowing movement in either direction
a two-way bridge
2
a
: involving or allowing an exchange between two individuals or groups
there must be good two-way communication Jerrold Orne
especially : designed for both sending and receiving messages
two-way radio
b
: involving mutual responsibility or reciprocal relationships
political alliance is a two-way thing T. H. White †1986
3
a
: involving two participants
a two-way race
b
sports : playing on both the offensive and defensive squads of a team (as in American football)
Frost, a throwback to the era of two-way players, is the Cardinal's starting free safety and backup quarterback. The New York Times
also : playing both offense and defense well
a basketball forward who's a talented two-way player
4
: usable in either of two manners
a two-way lamp
5
: being a cock or valve that will connect a pipe or channel with either of two others

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

two-way

adjective

1
: moving or acting or allowing movement or action in either direction
two-way traffic
a two-way street
2
: involving two persons or groups
Communication is a two-way process.
3
: made to send and receive messages
a two-way radio

two-way

adjective

as in reciprocal

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • reciprocal
  • bilateral
  • synergistic
  • mutual
  • collaborative
  • symbiotic
  • consensual
  • cooperative
  • joint
  • synergic
  • multiple
  • communal
  • collective
  • shared
  • combined
  • united
  • concerted
  • public
  • pooled
  • conjoint
  • mass
  • common
  • popular
  • conjunct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • single
  • individual
  • unilateral
  • personal
  • one-way
  • private
  • sole
  • exclusive
  • solitary
  • several
  • independent
  • one-sided
  • one-man
  • separate
  • special
  • particular
  • specialized
  • esoteric
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