threefold
/ˈθriː.fəʊld/ (bre, ipa) · [θrˈifˌold] /ˈθriː.foʊld/ (ame, ipa) · [θrˈifˌold] /ˈthrē-ˌfōld How to pronounce threefold (audio) -ˈfōld How to pronounce threefold (audio)/ (ame, mw)
threefold — 形容詞
- threefoldpositive
- more threefoldcomparative
- most threefoldsuperlative
1. relating to an amount, size, or number that is three times larger than the origi
三倍的
大小或數量為原本的三倍
relating to an amount, size, or number that is three times larger than the original or typical value used for comparison
Jack's investment brought a threefold return over the five years he held it.
Jack 持有那筆投資五年，獲得了三倍的回報。
threefold + abstract noun for quantity increase
The high school reported a threefold rise in applications after its science lab was renovated.
那所本地高中在科學館翻新後，申請人數增加了三倍。
Eliska's new employer offered a threefold salary versus her old job in the same sector.
Eliska 的新僱主開出的薪資是她同領域前任工作的三倍。
The hospital achieved a threefold drop in wait times after switching to an online system.
那家醫院改用線上預約系統後，病患等候時間減少了三分之二。
Felipe measured a threefold increase in water flow after clearing the blocked drainage pipe outside.
Felipe 在清理大樓後方堵塞的排水管後，測得水流量增加為三倍。
- half
one half of the original size or amount
文法句型
threefold + noun
用法筆記
Frequently appears before abstract quantity nouns such as 'increase', 'rise', 'growth', or 'reduction'. In everyday conversation, 'triple' sounds more natural ('a triple increase').
常見錯誤
2. made up of three separate parts, stages, or aspects that together form a whole u
三重的
由三個部分或層面構成
made up of three separate parts, stages, or aspects that together form a whole unit or system
The novel has a threefold structure with parallel stories set in three different time periods.
這本小說採三重結構，講述三個不同時代的平行故事。
threefold + abstract noun describing composition
Hana developed a threefold plan to improve health services, education, and housing across the region.
Hana 制定了一個三管齊下的計畫，改善該地區的醫療、教育和住房。
The ancient philosopher described a threefold path to wisdom through study, reflection, and practice.
那位古代哲學家描述了一條通往智慧的途徑，分為學習、反思和實踐三個階段。
Mira organized the workshop into a threefold format with lectures, group discussion, and practice exercises.
Mira 將工作坊安排為三部分形式，包括講座、小組討論和實作練習。
- triple
common alternative in both abstract and concrete contexts
- tripartite
formal or academic; used in law, politics, and scholarly writing
文法句型
threefold + noun (abstract)
用法筆記
Used mainly in academic or formal writing. 'Threefold' is preferred over 'triple' when describing abstract systems, strategies, or frameworks with clearly defined components.
常見錯誤
threefold — 副詞
1. used after verbs of change to indicate that an amount, number, or size multiplie
三倍
數量變成原本的三倍
used after verbs of change to indicate that an amount, number, or size multiplies to three times what it was before
The company's customer base grew threefold after the online store launched in Southeast Asia.
這家公司的客戶群在網路商店於東南亞上線後成長為三倍。
verb of increase + threefold for multiplier effect
Talia's monthly rent increased threefold after she moved from the countryside into the city centre.
Talia 從鄉下搬到市中心後，每月租金增加為三倍。
The coastal town's population expanded threefold after the new highway connected it to the capital.
這座沿海小鎮在新高速公路連接首都後，人口擴張為三倍。
Zuri's monthly savings rose threefold after she started working a second job on the weekends.
Zuri 在週末開始兼職後，每月儲蓄增加為三倍。
The price of farmland in that region has risen threefold over the past ten years.
過去十年來，該地區的農地價格已經上漲為三倍。
- by a factor of three
more technical; common in academic and scientific writing
- three times
the most flexible and neutral option for everyday use
- by half
reduced to one half of the original amount
文法句型
verb + threefold
用法筆記
Typically follows verbs of quantitative change: 'increase', 'grow', 'rise', 'expand', 'drop'. In casual speech, the verb 'triple' ('Sales tripled') is more common than the adverb 'threefold' ('Sales increased threefold').