two-edged

ˌtuːˈɛdʒd
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Translation of two-edged into Russian

Adjective

1.

figurative

capable of opposite interpretations
  • His compliment was a two-edged remark that could also be seen as criticism..Его комплимент был двусмысленным замечанием, которое также можно было воспринять как критику
2.

weapon

having two cutting edges
  • The sword was two-edged and very sharp.Меч был двусторонним и очень острым.
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Expressions with two-edged: examples in English and translations in Russian

обоюдоострый меч
палка о двух концах
His sharp wit was a two-edged sword, often offending people unintentionally.
палка о двух концах
Fame can be a two-edged blade, bringing both opportunities and challenges.

Synonyms and analogies of two-edged in English

Examples of two-edged in a sentence

  • The statement was two-edged, leaving room for multiple interpretations.
  • The knight wielded a two-edged axe in battle.
  • A two-edged dagger was found in the ruins.

Translations of "two-edged" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
обоюдоострыйadj. - oboyudoostry

As we said earlier, all technologies, regardless of their nature, are two-edged swords.

Как мы уже отмечали ранее, все технологии, независимо от их природы, представляют собой «обоюдоострый клинок».

Sincerity is a two-edged knife.

Закон - это обоюдоострый нож.

двустороннийadj. - dvustoronniy

His two-edged ax effortlessly split the logs for a warm winter fire.

Его двусторонний топор легко раскалывал поленья для теплого зимнего огня.

Her two-edged dagger gleamed in the light, promising both beauty and danger.

Ее двусторонний кинжал блестел на свету, обещая одновременно красоту и опасность.

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Other translations for two-edged:

  • палка о двух

two-edged: Examples and translations in context

Use it to efficiently plan the consumption of this "two-edged" material.

Используйте ее, чтобы рационально планировать потребление этого "обоюдоострого" вещества.

He jumps, therefore, at conclusions, which to say the least, are dangerous for himself and brethren, as the weapon is a two-edged one.

Поэтому он перескакивает к заключениям, которые, как минимум, опасны для него самого и братии, поскольку это обоюдоострое оружие.

Great intellect and too much knowledge are a two-edged weapon in life, and instruments for evil as well as for good.

Большой интеллект и слишком большое знание являются обоюдоострым оружием в жизни и орудием как для добра, так и для зла.

Truth belongs to all, or ought so to belong; excepting always those few special branches of knowledge which should be preserved ever secret, like those two-edged weapons that both kill and save.

Правда принадлежит или должна принадлежать всем, за исключением тех немногих областей знания, которые должны постоянно сохраняться в тайне, как обоюдоострое оружие, которое и убивает, и спасает.

Psychological truths are two-edged, and whatever I say can be used in such a way that it can work the greatest evil, the greatest devastation and nonsense.

Психологические истины носят обоюдоострый характер, и все, что бы я ни сказал, может быть использовано таким образом, что оно будет служить величайшему злу, величайшему опустошению и абсурду.

Any weapon is two-edged.

Любое оружие является обоюдоострым.

Sincerity is a two-edged knife.

Ложь - это нож обоюдоострый.

The two-edged implement was designed for both offensive and defensive tactics.

Двусторонний инструмент был разработан как для атаки, так и для защиты.

See also:

two-edged swordtwo-edged blade
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