
doubling
词源
源自中古英语 'dublen',由古法语 'dobler'(使加倍)演变而来,最终源于拉丁语 'duplus'(两倍的)。
noun
❶ 指数量或规模增加一倍的行为或过程,常用于描述数字、产量或能力的成倍增长。
“The company announced a doubling of its profits this quarter.”
(该公司宣布本季度利润翻了一番。)
“Doubling the recipe will ensure there's enough food for everyone.”
(将食谱份量加倍能确保每个人都有足够的食物。)
❶ 在音乐或影视中,指同一演员分饰两角,或乐器重复演奏相同旋律线。
“The actor's doubling as both the hero and the villain was impressive.”
(这位演员同时扮演英雄和反派的表现令人印象深刻。)
“In the orchestra, the flutes are doubling the violins' melody.”
(乐团中长笛正在重复小提琴的旋律。)
verb
❶ 使某物变为原来的两倍,或重复相同动作的行为。
“She is doubling her investment in the startup.”
(她正在将对初创企业的投资增加一倍。)
“The runner was doubling back to retrieve his dropped water bottle.”
(那位跑步者折返去捡掉落的水瓶。)
常见短语
doubling down — 指在面对挑战时不仅不退缩,反而加大投入或坚持原有立场,常见于商业或博弈场景。
“Despite the criticism, the CEO is doubling down on the controversial strategy.”
(尽管遭受批评,首席执行官仍坚持推行这项有争议的策略。)