dual-purposeBrE /ˌdjuːəl ˈpɜːpəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˌduːəl ˈpɜːrpəs/ 🔊 adjectivethat can be used for two different purposes 双重目的的;两用的◆a dual-purpose vehicle (= for carrying passengers or goods) 两用汽车(载客或载货)