| 词汇 | direct |
| 释义 | direct (adjective) direct (adverb) direct 9 ENTRIES FOUND: direct (verb) direct (adjective) direct (adverb) direct current (noun) direct debit (noun) direct deposit (noun) direct mail (noun) direct marketing (noun) direct object (noun) 1 direct /dəˈrɛkt/ verb directs; directed; directing 1 direct /dəˈrɛkt/ verb directs; directed; directing Learner's definition of DIRECT 1 [+ object] : to cause (someone or something) to turn, move, or point in a particular way使…转向；把…对准某个方向 Lights were directed [=aimed] toward the paintings on the wall.灯光投在墙上的一幅幅画上。 Be sure that the water nozzle is directed downward.一定要让水管的喷嘴朝下。 The sloping ground helps direct water away from the home.倾斜的地面有助于将水从屋内排出。 2 [+ object] a : to cause (someone's attention, thoughts, emotions, etc.) to relate to a particular person, thing, goal, etc.指引；指向；引导 Let me direct your attention to the book's second chapter.请大家看本书的第二章。 We were asked to direct our thoughts and prayers to the people who survived the disaster.我们被要求关注那些灾难中的幸存者，并为他们祈祷。 The students directed their efforts/energies/talents toward improving their community.学生们为改善社团付出了努力/投入了精力/奉献了才华。 He directed [=aimed] much of his anger at his coworkers.他把许多怒火都发泄到同事身上。 A lot of the criticism has been directed toward the concert's organizers.许多批评把矛头指向了音乐会的组织者。 b : to say (something) to a particular person or group对特定的人说 I'd like to direct [=address] my opening comments to the younger members of the audience.我想把我的开场白讲给年轻的观众听。 3 [+ object] : to guide, control, or manage (someone or something)指导；控制；管理 She's been chosen to direct [=handle] the project.她被选中负责这个项目。 He is responsible for directing the activities of the sales team.他负责指导销售团队的活动。 In my current position, I direct a staff of over 200 employees.我在目前的岗位上管理200多名员工。 We need someone to direct traffic.我们需要有人来指挥交通。 4 : to lead a group of people in performing or filming (a movie, play, etc.)导演（电影、戏剧等） [+ object] They're still looking for someone to direct the show.他们仍在为演出寻找导演。 She has directed over 20 films in her career.她在职业生涯中已经导演了20多部电影。 The play was poorly directed.这部戏导演得很差。 [no object] She enjoys both acting and directing.她既喜欢当演员，也喜欢当导演。 I think I'd like to direct some day.我想有朝一日我会当导演。 5 [+ object] : to show or tell (someone) how to go to a place : to give (someone) directions给…指路 The signs directed [=guided] us to the museum.路牌指引我们到达了博物馆。 Could you please direct me to the office? [=please tell me where the office is]你能告诉我办公室怎么走吗？ 6 [+ object] somewhat formal a : to ask or tell (a person or group) to do something指示；要求 He directed [=instructed, ordered] the workers to stop what they were doing.他命令工人们停下手头的工作。 The judge directed the jury to disregard several of the attorney's comments.法官要求陪审团不要考虑律师的一些评论。 The resolution directed the commission to prepare proposals.决议要求委员会准备提案。 b : to order (something) to be done命令 — + that His will directed that the money be used to support local schools.他的遗嘱要求把这笔钱用于资助当地学校。 7 [+ object] : to send (a letter, note, etc.) to a specified person or place把信件、便条等）交予，寄至 Please direct [=address, send] your letters to my office.请将信寄到我的办公室。 The letter was directed to the company's president.这封信寄给了公司的总裁。 2 direct /dəˈrɛkt/ adjective 2 direct /dəˈrɛkt/ adjective Learner's definition of DIRECT 1 [more direct; most direct] : going the shortest distance from one place to another : going straight without turning or stopping径直的；距离最近的 I found a more direct route to the city.我发现了一条去那个城市的近路。 We'll be taking a direct [=nonstop] flight from New York to Los Angeles.我们将从纽约直飞洛杉矶。 That way is more direct.那条路更近。 — opposite indirect 2 always used before a noun, [more direct; most direct] : coming straight from a source径直的；直接的 Keep these plants out of direct sunlight.别让阳光直接照射这些植物。 The coastline was exposed to the direct force of the hurricane.那片海岸遭到飓风的直接侵袭。 — opposite indirect 3 always used before a noun, [more direct; most direct] : coming straight from a cause or reason : connected or related to something in a clear way直接的；直接相关的 These problems are a direct result of poor planning. [=poor planning was the cause of these problems]这些问题是计划不周造成的直接后果。 The weather had a direct effect/impact on our plans.天气对我们的计划有直接影响。 There's a direct connection between the two events.这两件事之间有直接联系。 The investigation began in direct response to the newspaper story.调查工作开始，是对那则新闻报道的直接回应。 — opposite indirect 4 always used before a noun, [more direct; most direct] : having no people or things in between that could have an effect直接的；不经过其他人（或物）的 His position gives him direct access to the president. [=he can talk to the president face-to-face]他的职务使他能够与总裁直接接触。 This is a direct order from the General.这是将军下达的直接命令。 The board of directors has direct control of the company's future.董事会直接控制着公司的未来。 Her theory was based on direct observation.她的理论基于直接观察。 There's no direct evidence to support his claims.没有直接的证据支持他的说法。 direct knowledge/experience直接的知识/经验 — opposite indirect 5 always used before a noun : related in a line from your parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, etc.直系的；嫡系的 She's my direct ancestor.她是我的直系先辈。 a direct descendant of Genghis Khan成吉思汗的直系后裔 6 always used before a noun : perfect or exact完美的；恰好的；正好的 The word has no direct translation in English.这个词在英语中没有完全对等的翻译。 The building took a direct hit from an enemy plane.这座建筑被敌机直接击中。 7 [more direct; most direct] a : said or done in a clear and honest way : sincere and straightforward坦率的；率直的 We need a direct answer. Are you coming or not?我们需要直截了当的答复。你来不来？ The candidate made a direct appeal to the voters.候选人对选民发出直接呼吁。 b : speaking in a clear and honest way诚实的；坦诚的 I wish you would be more direct.我希望您能更坦诚一些。 She has a very direct way of dealing with customers.她对顾客以诚相待。 — opposite indirect 8 always used before a noun, grammar : consisting of the exact words of a speaker or writer直接引用的 She used several direct quotations from the artist in her article.她在文章中直接引用了那位艺术家的一些原话。 — opposite indirect — directness /dəˈrɛktnəs/ noun [noncount] the directness of the route/connection路线的笔直；关联的直接 He answered their questions with honesty and directness.他诚实坦率地回答了他们的问题。 3 direct /dəˈrɛkt/ adverb 3 direct /dəˈrɛkt/ adverb Learner's definition of DIRECT : in a direct way直接；径直: such as a : in a straight line without turning or stopping直达 We flew direct [=straight, nonstop] from Chicago to Paris.我们从芝加哥直飞巴黎。 b : straight from a source with nothing and nobody in between直接来自源头 The company sells its product direct [=directly] to customers on the streets.公司将产品直销给街上的顾客。 It costs less if you buy it direct from the manufacturer.如果你直接从厂家购买，价格会更便宜。 |
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