twofold

• 具有两个部分或方面；在程度或数量上加倍的。

Having two parts or aspects; double in degree or quantity.

1. Having two parts or aspectsB2formal

   Consisting of two distinct elements or facets.

   双重的

   • The problem is twofold: lack of funding and insufficient staff.
   • Her argument had a twofold purpose: to inform and to persuade.
   • The benefits of the new policy are twofold, improving both efficiency and morale.

   同义词bipartitedoubledualduplextwin

   反义词simplesinglesingularunitary

2. Twice as much or manyB2formal

   Equal to double the amount or number.

   两倍

   • The company saw a twofold increase in profits this quarter.
   • The population of the city has grown twofold over the last decade.
   • The cost of the project was twofold what they had originally estimated.

   同义词doubledoubledduplicatetwice

• 副词，表示“两倍地”或“以两种方式”，用于说明某事以双倍的程度或以双重方式进行。

An adverb meaning "by two times" or "in two ways." It is used to indicate that something happens or is done in a double manner or to a double degree.

1. By a factor of twoB2formal

   In a way that multiplies or increases something by two times.

   两倍地

   • The company's profits increased twofold this year.
   • The population of the city has grown twofold over the last decade.
   • The cost of materials rose twofold due to inflation.

   同义词doubledoublytwice