double
Произношение: [/ˈdʌb.əl/]
Слово
Контекст: «quantity»
(adjective) when there are two of something instead of just one. Like having two scoops of ice cream instead of one.
Пример
She ordered a double cheeseburger instead of a regular one.
Пример
I asked for a single shot of espresso, not a double.
Пример
Do you want a single scoop of ice cream or a double?
Контекст: «sports»
(noun) a type of hit in baseball where the batter reaches second base safely. It's like hitting the ball far enough to run to second base.
Пример
The player hit a double and drove in two runs.
Пример
He thought he hit a double, but the outfielder caught the ball.
Пример
Did the batter hit a double or a single?
Контекст: «mathematics»
(verb) to make something two times as much or as many. It's when you take a number and add it to itself.
Пример
She will double check her work to make sure there are no mistakes.
Пример
He won't double the recipe because it's already enough for everyone.
Пример
Can you double the amount of apples in the basket?
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