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1 zweischneidig
Adj. double-edged, two-edged (beide auch fig.); das ist so eine zweischneidige Sache fig. it cuts both ways, it’s a tricky business* * *two-edged; double-edged* * *zwei|schnei|digadjtwo-edged, double-edged (auch fig)das ist ein zwéíschneidiges Schwert (fig) — it cuts both ways
* * *zwei·schnei·dig[ˈtsvaiʃnaidɪç]adj two- [or double-] edged▶ ein \zweischneidiges Schwert a double-edged sword* * *Adjektiv double-edgedein zweischneidiges Schwert — (fig.) a double-edged sword
* * *das ist so eine zweischneidige Sache fig it cuts both ways, it’s a tricky business* * *Adjektiv double-edgedein zweischneidiges Schwert — (fig.) a double-edged sword
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2 Schwert
n; -(e)s, -er1. sword; das Schwert ziehen draw one’s sword; die Schwerter kreuzen geh. cross swords; durch das Schwert richten execute by the sword; das Schwert in die Scheide stecken sheathe one’s sword; fig. bury the hatchet; ein zweischneidiges Schwert auch fig. a two-edged sword; Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern HIST. Knight’s Cross with oak leaves and swords, Knight’s Cross first class* * *das Schwertsword* * *[ʃveːɐt]nt -(e)s, -er1) sworddas Schwért ziehen or zücken —
sich mit dem Schwért gürten (liter) — to gird (on) one's sword
* * *(a weapon with a long blade that is sharp on one or both edges: He drew his sword (from its sheath) and killed the man.) sword* * *<-[e]s, -er>[ʃve:ɐ̯t]nt1. (Hieb- und Stichwaffe) swordeinschneidiges/zweischneidiges \Schwert single-edged/double-edged [or two-edged] sword3.▶ das \Schwert des Damokles hängt [o schwebt] über jdm the sword of Damocles is hanging above sb's head* * *das; Schwert[e]s, Schwerter sworddas Schwert ziehen od. zücken — draw one's sword
* * *1. sword;das Schwert ziehen draw one’s sword;die Schwerter kreuzen geh cross swords;durch das Schwert richten execute by the sword;das Schwert in die Scheide stecken sheathe one’s sword; fig bury the hatchet;ein zweischneidiges Schwert auch fig a two-edged sword;Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern HIST Knight’s Cross with oak leaves and swords, Knight’s Cross first class* * *das; Schwert[e]s, Schwerter sworddas Schwert ziehen od. zücken — draw one's sword
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3 Schwert
1) ( Hieb- und Stichwaffe) sword;WENDUNGEN: -
4 Danaergeschenk
n geh. fig. two-edged gift* * *Da|na|er|ge|schenk ['daːnaɐ-]nt (fig)two-edged gift* * *Da·na·er·ge·schenk[ˈda:naɐ-]* * *Danaergeschenk n geh fig two-edged gift -
5 zweischneidig
<wz> ■ double-edged; two-edged; two-lip -
6 zweischneidig
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7 zweischneidig
zwei·schnei·dig [ʼtsvaiʃnaidɪç] adjtwo- [or double-] edgedWENDUNGEN:ein \zweischneidiges Schwert a double-edged sword
См. также в других словарях:
two-edged — adj 1.) having two effects or meanings, one good and one bad ▪ a two edged comment a two edged sword (=something that has as many bad results as good ones) ▪ Strong leadership is a two edged sword. 2.) having two edges that can cut ▪ a two edged… … Dictionary of contemporary English
two-edged — [ ,tu edʒd ] adjective 1. ) a two edged weapon has a blade with two sharp edges 2. ) capable of being understood in two different ways, or of having both good and bad effects: DOUBLE EDGED: a two edged compliment a two edged sword something with… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Two-edged — a. Having two edges, or edges on both sides; as, a two edged sword. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
two-edged — [to͞o′ejd′] adj. 1. that has two cutting edges 2. that can be used or taken two ways [a two edged remark] … English World dictionary
two-edged — two′ edged′ adj. 1) having two edges, as a sword 2) cutting or effective both ways: a two edged remark[/ex] • Etymology: 1520–30 … From formal English to slang
two-edged — adjective 1 having disadvantages or bad effects that are less easy to see than the good effects: the two edged triumphs of technology | a two edged sword (=with as many bad results as good ones): Strong leadership is a two edged sword. 2 having… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
two-edged — UK [ˌtuː ˈedʒd] / US [ˌtu ˈedʒd] adjective 1) a two edged weapon has a blade with two sharp edges 2) capable of being understood in two different ways or of having both good and bad effects a two edged compliment • See: sword … English dictionary
two-edged — /ˈtu ɛdʒd/ (say tooh ejd) adjective 1. having two edges, as a sword. 2. cutting or effective both ways. 3. having two possible meanings, results, etc., one favourable and one unfavourable: *they realised that independence is a two edged word… …
two-edged — adj. Two edged is used with these nouns: ↑sword … Collocations dictionary
two-edged sword — If someone uses an argument that could both help them and harm them, then they are using a two edged sword; it cuts both ways … The small dictionary of idiomes
two-edged sword — ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ejd , ¦ejə̇d noun : something that can produce positive or negative results public relations appears as a two edged sword able to enhance or hurt an institution L.B.Mayhew * * * a double edged/two edged/sword phrase a situation with as… … Useful english dictionary
