doubled

• 形容某物被增加到两倍，或由两个相同或相等的部分组成。

Describes something that has been made twice as much or as many, or consisting of two equal or identical parts.

1. Increased twofoldB1formal

   Made twice as much or as many; multiplied by two.

   双倍的

   • The company's profits were doubled this quarter.
   • She received a doubled salary after the promotion.
   • The recipe calls for a doubled amount of sugar.

   同义词doubletwofold

2. Made of two layersB2formal

   Consisting of two layers, folds, or thicknesses.

   双层的

   • He wore a doubled coat to stay warm in the snow.
   • The fabric was doubled for extra strength.
   • The curtains were doubled to block out the light.

   同义词doubletwo-plytwofold

   反义词single

3. Bent or folded overB2formal

   Bent or folded so that one part lies on top of another.

   对折的

   • The paper was doubled over to fit in the envelope.
   • He doubled the rope to make it stronger.
   • She doubled the blanket and placed it on the chair.

   同义词bent

   反义词extendedstraightunbent

• 表示使某物增加一倍或变成两倍的动词，也可表示把东西对折或复制一份。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something twice as much or as many, or of becoming twice as much or as many.

1. Increase twofoldA2formal

   To make or become twice as much or as many.

   加倍

   • The company doubled its profits this year.
   • She doubled the recipe to feed more guests.
   • The population of the town has doubled in the last decade.

   同义词duplicateredouble

   反义词halve

2. Fold overB1formal

   To bend or fold something so that one part lies on top of another.

   对折

   • He doubled the blanket and placed it on the chair.
   • She doubled the paper to fit it into the envelope.
   • Double the fabric before cutting it.

   同义词bendcreasefoldpleat

3. Serve in two rolesB2formal

   To have or perform two different functions or roles.

   身兼两职

   • The sofa doubles as a bed for guests.
   • She doubles as both the director and the lead actress.
   • This room doubles as a study and a guest room.

   同义词act as

短语动词变体double overdouble up