three-way

/ˌθriː ˈweɪ/ (bre, ipa) · [θrˈiwˌe] /ˌθriː ˈweɪ/ (ame, ipa)

three-way — adjective

1. relating to a situation, object, or relationship that brings together three sepa

1.形容詞B1
釋義

relating to a situation, object, or relationship that brings together three separate people, groups, parts, or directions in a single arrangement.

例句

Managers from Tokyo, London, and São Paulo held a three-way meeting on Tuesday.

three-way meeting — involving three groups

Diego bought a three-way lamp so he could choose between dim, medium, and bright light.

three-way lamp — three settings on one device

同義詞
  • tripartite

    formal synonym, used mainly for agreements, treaties, or organizations involving three parties

  • three-sided

    focuses on the three-perspective or three-aspect nature of something

  • three-party

    specific to arrangements among three people or groups

反義詞
  • one-way

    involving only one person, direction, or option

  • two-way

    involving two people, directions, or parts

文法句型

three-way + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used directly before a noun (attributive position). Common in descriptions of electrical devices, phone calls, agreements, and traffic intersections.

常見錯誤

❌I had a triple conversation with my two colleagues.
✅I had a three-way conversation with my two colleagues.
💡'Triple' means three times the amount; 'three-way' means involving three participants.
❌The three-way switch only works in one direction.
✅The three-way switch allows you to control the light from two different locations.
💡A three-way switch, despite its name, connects two switches to control one light from two places.