| 词组 | double as |
| 释义 | Phr V double as doubles, doubling, doubled double as sth if something doubles as something else, it also has the purpose of that thingThe school's gymnasium doubles as a dining room.A hard-wearing shirt for the daytime, it doubles as a light jacket for the evening. double as sth to have a second use, job, or purpose: The living room doubles as a guest bedroom. Many years ago, the old church also doubled as the town hall. Jackson sings in the local jazz bar, where he also doubles as a dishwasher.■ SIMILAR TO: double up as BrE double as (someone or something)To serve two separate purposes. Because we're understaffed, I have to double as receptionist and file clerk right now. You wouldn't know from looking at it, but this sleeping bag actually doubles as a poncho. double as someone or something[for someone] to serve in two capacities. The chairman will have to double as CEO until we find a new one. This table doubles as a desk during busy times. double asv. To serve in some additional capacity: The high school principal doubles as the soccer coach. |
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