dual

dual

意味(日本語)

2の、二重の ◇L.duo(=2)

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意味(英語)

  • (adjective) Composed of two usually like or complementary parts; double: dual controls for pilot and copilot; a car with dual exhaust pipes.
  • (adjective) Having a double character or purpose: a belief in the dual nature of reality.
  • (adjective) Grammar Of, relating to, or being a number category that indicates two persons or things, as in Greek, Sanskrit, and Old English.
  • (noun) Grammar The dual number.
  • (noun) Grammar An inflected form of a noun, adjective, pronoun, or verb used with two items or people.

例文

  • Yet he wrote a good deal about empire and coined the term "dual mandate" to describe British policy.

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double

double

二倍の ◇L.duplus(=二重の)

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doubly

doubly

二倍に、二重に

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【広告】

doubt

doubt

疑い ◇L.dubitare(=疑う)、L.dubius(=疑わしい)

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doubtful

doubtful

疑わしい

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doubtfully

doubtfully

疑わしげに

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doubtless

doubtless

疑い無い、確かな

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dubious

dubious

疑わしい

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duel

duel

決闘、果たし合い ◇L.duellum(=戦い)

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duet

duet

二重唱、デュエット

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duo

duo

二重奏(唱)

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【広告】

duplicate

duplicate

2重の、写しをとる ◇L.duo(=2)+plicare、plec-(=折り重ねる)

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