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two-handed

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ˌtwo-ˈhanded adjective  1 HBHusing or needing both hands to do something 用双手(操作)的 a two-handed catch 双手接球 a two-handed sword 双手剑2. TZa two-handed tool is used by two people together 〔工具〕两人操作的
Examples from the Corpus
two-handedDressing is a two-handed activity which is extremely difficult to do with only one hand.Macmillan decided on a two-handed approach.Borg himself revolutionised the game with his two-handed backhand and top spin from either side.Seles' powerful two-handed backhandThis is the nicest bunch of two-handed chest passers you have ever seen in your life.Witnesses said the motorist held the gun in a two-handed grip as he fired three shots.His sword was extended in two-handed guard and suddenly Rostov knew that he would never admit that he had been beaten.They unsheathed together and brought their swords forward two-handed into guard.So it did when he introduced a two-handed representation, Jan Leeming and myself.
ˌtwo-ˈhanded adjectiveChineseSyllable
hands or do both Corpus to needing using


two-handed
ˌtwo-ˈhanded adjective
1. using or needing both hands to do something:
    a two-handed catch
    a two-handed sword
2. a two-handed tool is used by two people together


two-handedBrE /ˌtuː ˈhændɪd/ 🔊NAmE /ˌtuː ˈhændɪd/ 🔊 adjectiveusing or needing both hands 用双手的;需要双手的a two-handed backhand (= in tennis ) 双手握拍反手击球a two-handed catch用双手接的球