two-way
/ˌtuː ˈweɪ/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈuwˌe] /ˌtuː ˈweɪ/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈuwˌe] /ˈtü-ˈwā How to pronounce two-way (audio)/ (ame, mw)
two-way — 形容詞
1. describing a road, street, or passage where vehicles or people can travel in opp
雙向
可同時往兩個方向移動的
describing a road, street, or passage where vehicles or people can travel in opposite directions at the same time.
Apinya checked both sides before crossing the two-way street.
Apinya 在過雙向街道前檢查了兩邊來車。
collocation: two-way street
The narrow bridge only allowed one car at a time on the two-way road.
那座狹窄的橋在雙向車道上只能一次容一輛車通過。
Drivers must stay in their lane when using a two-way tunnel.
駕駛人在使用雙向隧道時必須保持在自己的車道內。
Residents voted to change the one-way lane back to a two-way street.
居民投票決定將那條單行道改回雙向街道。
- bidirectional
more technical; used for data flow or movement in formal contexts
- two-lane
specifically refers to a road with one lane in each direction
- one-way
allowing travel in only one direction
- single-lane
a road narrow enough for only one vehicle at a time
用法筆記
This sense is most common in traffic and transport contexts. The noun being modified is usually a type of route or passage.
常見錯誤
2. describing a communication device, especially a radio, that can both transmit an
收發兩用
可同時發送和接收訊號的
describing a communication device, especially a radio, that can both transmit and pick up signals rather than only send or only receive.
The hikers took a two-way radio so they could stay in touch on the mountain.
登山客帶了一支可收發兩用的無線電對講機，以便在山區保持聯繫。
collocation: two-way radio
Selim used his two-way radio to call for help when his truck broke down.
Selim 的卡車拋錨時，他用對講機呼叫救援。
The security guard kept a two-way radio clipped to his belt all night.
警衛整晚都把對講機夾在腰帶上。
On the fishing boat, every crew member carried a two-way radio in case of emergency.
在那艘漁船上，每位船員都隨身攜帶一支對講機以備緊急狀況。
- transceiver
the technical noun for a device that both transmits and receives
- walkie-talkie
informal term for a small handheld two-way radio
- one-way
describes a radio that can only receive signals, not send them
- receiver-only
technical term for a device that receives but does not transmit
用法筆記
Frequently modifies 'radio'. In everyday speech the term 'walkie-talkie' is often used instead for small handheld devices.
常見錯誤
3. describing a connection, conversation, or arrangement where each participant con
相互的
需要雙方共同參與的
describing a connection, conversation, or arrangement where each participant contributes something and also receives something in return.
A good friendship is a two-way relationship where both people give and receive support.
好的友誼是一種相互的關係，雙方都要給予和支持彼此。
collocation: two-way relationship
Trang believes learning is a two-way process between the teacher and the students.
Trang 認為學習是老師和學生之間相互交流的過程。
The trade deal created a two-way benefit for farmers in both countries.
這項貿易協定為兩國農民帶來了雙向的互利。
Andrés explained that respect in a team must be a two-way street.
Andrés 解釋說，團隊中的尊重必須是相互的。
- mutual
focuses on shared feelings or actions between people
- reciprocal
more formal; describes an arrangement where each side gives and receives something
- collaborative
emphasises working together to produce a result
- one-sided
where only one person or group puts in effort
- unilateral
formal; done by one side without the agreement of the other
用法筆記
Often used with nouns describing interactions: relationship, communication, exchange, process, benefit. The figurative phrase 'a two-way street' is very common in informal and formal speech alike.