double-faced

/ˌdə-bəl-ˈfāst/ (ame, mw)

double-faced — adjective

1. showing friendly or honest behavior outwardly while hiding very different intent

1.形容詞C1
釋義

showing friendly or honest behavior outwardly while hiding very different intentions underneath

例句

At lunch, Ada sounded double-faced, praising my idea then mocking it online.

be double-faced

The manager's double-faced apology ended once the cameras were gone.

double-faced + noun

同義詞
  • hypocritical

    more formal and often stresses claiming moral standards you do not follow

  • insincere

    broader and milder, without the strong sense of hidden betrayal

  • two-faced

    the closer everyday synonym, especially for acting friendly in front of someone and hostile behind their back

反義詞
  • sincere

    showing real feelings without pretending

  • straightforward

    open and direct rather than hiding another agenda

文法句型

be double-faced

double-faced apology

double-faced friend

用法筆記

Often used for people, behavior, or words that seem kind in public but hide another motive. It is a strong moral judgment, not just a comment that someone is being careful.

常見錯誤

❌The leaflet is double-faced because it has print on both sides.
✅The leaflet is double-sided because it has print on both sides.
💡For ordinary printed objects, double-faced often suggests insincere behavior or special textile design, not simply two printed sides.

2. made with a useful or attractive side on each surface, so either side can be sho

2.形容詞C1
釋義

made with a useful or attractive side on each surface, so either side can be shown or used

例句

Ava bought a double-faced blanket, blue on one side and grey on the other.

double-faced + household item

The cafe used double-faced signs that showed prices in English and Chinese.

double-faced signs

同義詞
  • two-sided

    broader and common for objects with two usable sides

  • dual-sided

    more technical and often used in product descriptions

  • reversible

    common when the item can be turned over, especially clothing

反義詞
  • one-sided

    having only one side intended for use or display

  • single-sided

    used mainly in product descriptions for items with one working face

文法句型

double-faced + item noun

用法筆記

This sense describes the finished item and the fact that both sides are meant for use or display. Distinguish from sense 3, which is mainly a textile term about how the material itself is finished.

常見錯誤

❌The fabric is double-faced because the tailor stitched both sides neatly.
✅The fabric is double-faced cloth.
💡Sense 2 focuses on the finished item being usable from either side, not on describing the sewing process itself.

3. describing cloth that looks complete on both surfaces, allowing it to be turned

3.形容詞C2
釋義

describing cloth that looks complete on both surfaces, allowing it to be turned over without showing a rough back

例句

Lara chose double-faced wool for a coat with no lining.

double-faced wool

The fabric shop displayed double-faced cashmere with the same soft finish on both sides.

同義詞
  • reversible

    broader and more common for the finished garment rather than the fabric itself

  • double-sided

    broader term that does not specifically suggest textile finishing

文法句型

double-faced + fabric noun

用法筆記

Mainly a sewing and textile term. Unlike sense 2, this sense names the construction of the fabric itself, often for coats, capes, or scarves without a visible lining.

常見錯誤

❌The poster is double-faced because both sides have pictures.
✅The poster is double-sided because both sides have pictures.
💡In fabric and sewing contexts, double-faced usually refers to cloth that is well finished on both surfaces.