Definition of twofold

twofoldadjective

gấp đôi

/ˈtuːfəʊld//ˈtuːfəʊld/

"Twofold" originates from Old English "twegenfeald," a combination of "twegen" meaning "two" and "feald" meaning "fold" or "multiple." The "fold" part is related to the idea of something being "folded" or multiplied, giving us the sense of a doubling or increase. Over time, the "twegen" part has been replaced by the modern English "two," resulting in the current form "twofold," meaning "double" or "consisting of two parts."

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consisting of two parts

bao gồm hai phần

Example:
  • The problem was twofold.

    Vấn đề gấp đôi.

  • His aims were twofold: to become leader of the Opposition and to unite the party around him.

    Mục tiêu của ông gồm có hai mục đích: trở thành lãnh đạo phe đối lập và đoàn kết đảng xung quanh mình.

twice as much or as many

gấp đôi hoặc nhiều hơn

Example:
  • a twofold increase in demand

    cầu tăng gấp đôi

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