(of a knife, etc. )刀等 having two cutting edges 双刃的 a double-edged blade/axe/dagger 双刃刀片/斧头/匕首
(of a remark )说话 having two possible meanings synonym ambiguous意义双关的;可有两种解释的;模棱两可的 having two different parts or uses, often parts that contrast with each other 有双重效果的,有双重作用的(常指形成鲜明对比的两部分) the double-edged quality of life in a small town—security and boredom 小城镇生活的双重性——安全但乏味
Idioms
be a double-edged/two-edged sword/weapon
to be something that has both advantages and disadvantages 既有优点也有缺点;是一把双刃剑 Fame is a double-edged sword. 名声是一把双刃剑。