work on both fronts; tackle from two sides simultaneously
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to work on both fronts simultaneously; to tackle a problem from two aspects at the same time; to use two-pronged approach
formalOriginally referred to using two brushes simultaneously in painting; now used metaphorically for doing two things at once or attacking a problem from two sides. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
jué决
dìng定
shuāng双
guǎn管
qí齐
xià下
，
jì既
yào要
kòng控
zhì制
yì疫
qíng情
，
yòu又
yào要
huī恢
fù复
jīng经
jì济
。
The government decided to work on both fronts simultaneously, controlling the epidemic while restoring the economy.
Xué学
xí习
wài外
yǔ语
yào要
shuāng双
guǎn管
qí齐
xià下
，
jì既
yào要
liàn练
xí习
kǒu口
yǔ语
，
yě也
yào要
jiā加
qiáng强
yuè阅
dú读
。
Learning a foreign language requires a two-pronged approach: practicing speaking while also strengthening reading skills.
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Gōng公
sī司
cǎi采
qǔ取
shuāng双
guǎn管
qí齐
xià下
de的
cè策
lüè略
，
yī一
biān边
tí提
gāo高
chǎn产
pǐn品
zhì质
liàng量
，
yī一
biān边
kuò扩
dà大
shì市
chǎng场
xuān宣
chuán传
。
The company adopted a dual strategy, improving product quality on one hand while expanding marketing efforts on the other.