four·fold /ˈforˌfold, ˈfɔr, ˈfold/
(a.)四重的,四倍的,四壘的(ad.)四倍,四重
Four·fold a. & adv. Four times; quadruple; as, a fourfold division.
He shall restore the lamb fourfold. --2 Sam. xii. 6.
Four·fold, n. Four times as many or as much.
Four·fold, v. t. To make four times as much or as many, as an assessment; to quadruple.
◄ ►
fourfold
adj 1: four times as great or many; "a fourfold increase in the
dosage" [syn: quadruple]
2: having four units or components; "quadruple rhythm has four
beats per measure"; "quadruplex wire" [syn: quadruple, quadruplicate,
quadruplex]
adv : by a factor of four; "the price of gasoline has increased
fourfold over the past two years" [syn: four times]