English Dictionary

double-edged

形容詞

比較不可 比較可能 比喩的用法

(not comparable) Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges. / (comparable, figuratively) As dangerous for the user as the one it is used on.

日本語の意味

刃物の両側が鋭い（実際の刃が両面で切れ味がある状態） / 比喩的に、ある物事や状況がその利用者にとっても危険を及ぼす可能性がある、つまり利点と同時に欠点やリスクも伴う状態を指す

The knight drew a double-edged sword that gleamed in the sun.

騎士は日差しを受けて輝く両刃の剣を抜いた。

意味（1）

(not comparable) Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges.

意味（2）

(comparable, figuratively) As dangerous for the user as the one it is used on.

Slander is a double-edged weapon: you can hurt the reputation of another but it diminishes your own reputation that you debase yourself so much.

more double-edged （ comparative ）

most double-edged （ superlative ）