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double act

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Performing
ˈdouble act noun [countable]  APtwo actors, especially comedians, who perform together 〔演员的〕双人组合,双人搭档〔尤指喜剧演员〕
Examples from the Corpus
double actThe act now took the form of a double act.Bill used to be half of a double act with Dave Allen.They make a good double act in the Treasury team, where she is shadow Chief Secretary.It could have been an interesting double act but it was bunkered immediately by all the showbiz flannel.The reason for this double act becomes obvious the minute you set off.
ˈdouble act nounChineseSyllable
who comedians, especially together perform actors, Corpus two


double act
ˈdouble act noun [countable]
two actors, especially comedians, who perform together


double actBrE /ˈdʌbl ækt/ 🔊NAmE /ˈdʌbl ækt/ 🔊 nountwo people who work together, usually to entertain an audience 双人戏;双簧