duplex
Произношение: [ˈduːplɛks]
Контекст: «housing»
(noun) a type of building that has two separate living spaces, usually one on top of the other. Each space has its own entrance and is often home to different families.
Пример
They live in a duplex, which means there are two families in one building.
Пример
Living in a duplex can be noisy, especially if the neighbors above are loud.
Пример
Do you think it would be fun to live in a duplex?
Контекст: «printing»
(noun) a printing process that prints on both sides of a page. This makes the pages look nicer and saves paper.
Пример
The brochure was printed in duplex, so we could see information on both sides.
Пример
If you only print on one side, it's not duplex printing.
Пример
Did you ask them to use duplex printing for the documents?
Контекст: «communications»
(adjective) describing a system where information can be sent and received at the same time. It’s like having a two-way conversation where both people can talk at once.
Пример
They set up a duplex communication system, so everyone could talk to each other without waiting.
Пример
The old radios were not duplex, so only one person could speak at a time.
Пример
Is this a duplex system that allows for instant replies?