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direct
9 ENTRIES FOUND:
directs; directed; directing
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 — opposite indirect
- 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。
2
always used before a noun, [more direct; most direct] : coming straight from a source径直的；直接的 — opposite indirect
- 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。
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 — opposite indirect
- 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。
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 — opposite indirect
- 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
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 — opposite indirect
- 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。
8
always used before a noun, grammar : consisting of the exact words of a speaker or writer直接引用的 — opposite indirect
- 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。
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。
directed; directing; directs
4
a
: to impart orally
b
: to mark with the name and address of the intended recipient
d
obsolete : to write (a letter) to a person
1
a
: proceeding from one point to another in time or space without deviation or interruption : straight
4
b
: effected or brought about by the action of the people or the electorate and not by representatives
6
astronomy : having or being motion in the general planetary direction from west to east : not retrograde (see retrograde entry 1 sense 1a(1))
: in a direct (see direct entry 2) way: such as
b
: from the source without interruption or diversion (see diversion sense 1)
c
: without an intervening agency (see agency sense 3) or step
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb Be sure that the water nozzle is directed downward. The sloping ground helps direct water away from the home. Let me direct your attention to the book's second chapter. We were asked to direct our thoughts and prayers to the people who survived the disaster. The students directed their efforts toward improving their community. A lot of the criticism has been directed toward the concert's organizers. He is responsible for directing the activities of the sales team. In my current position, I direct a staff of over 200 employees. We need someone to direct traffic. Adjective I found a more direct route to the city. That way is more direct. Keep these plants out of direct sunlight. The coastline was exposed to the direct force of the hurricane. The weather had a direct effect on our plans. There's a direct connection between the two events. The investigation began in direct response to the newspaper story. Adverb It costs less if you buy it direct from the manufacturer. flew direct to the coast See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2022 Soderbergh is set to direct all six episodes of the series. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Nearly five years ago, Lucasfilm announced that Rian Johnson had signed on to write and direct a brand new trilogy. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 Matt Tolmach and David Manpearl of Matt Tolmach Productions executive produce, with Jakob Verbruggen set to direct the first three episodes. Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 Aug. 2022 Back in 2020, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah were set to direct the fourth installment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Tim Burton is set to direct, finally helming a series that naturally aligns with his macabre aesthetic. Amel Mukhtar, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 The Pirates of the Caribbean star is set to direct a movie called Modigliani, which revolves around Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 15 Aug. 2022 It was previously revealed nearly two years ago that the Material Girl herself would co-write (with Diablo Cody) and direct the still-untitled movie. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2022 Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 One way Meta has cemented its ties to developers is through direct grants to start-up virtual reality companies. Naomi Nix, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 The conversation between manager A.J. Hinch and third baseman Jeimer Candelario was direct. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2022 The state regards the industry as a boon, bringing 12,000 direct full-time equivalent jobs, with both Baltimore-area and Ocean City-area port facilities seeing the windfall. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Expanding will allow the center to hire an additional 50 to 60 people, most of whom will be in direct service. Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 In London, train stations, statues and buildings are named after officers of the British Raj, the name for direct crown rule in India, Rajina said. Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Those direct deals, which make up approximately 3% of BMI’s overall distribution, totaled $49 million, or $36 million less than the previous year. Thania Garcia, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Taking every play on a direct snap, Goodwin ran 42 times for 286 yards and 2 touchdowns while passing for another 41 yard score in a 30-21 win. Jonathan X. Simmons, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 Carole Radziwill, Town & Country, 4 Aug. 2022 Or fly direct from Atlanta to Mobile Regional Airport in Mobile, Alabama, pick up a rental car and drive 57 miles west on I-10. Jennifer Kornegay, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022 Right now, the one that most stands out to me is that Mercury is going direct (yes, Mercury is not always retrograde) in its home sign of Virgo, thereby making a nice trine (120° angle) to the Mars, Uranus, and North Node cluster. Emily Newhouse, Allure, 11 Aug. 2022 Without the retailer as the middleman, manufacturers can capture a significantly greater share of the profit by selling direct. David Clucas, Outside Online, 29 Mar. 2013 More From Logistics Report Food and beverage companies have also jumped on the direct-selling bandwagon. Akiko Matsuda, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 That's a saving from booking those nights direct with the resort, which totaled $514.84. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 July 2022 Then Jupiter enters its yearly retrograde period, reevaluating our beliefs and our confidence before turning direct again on November 23rd. Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 When Slaiby left, in 1996, the war was over and Lebanon was in fact dealing with the turmoil that followed; Slaiby traveled to Canada on a visa; and, while arduous, the Cyprus-Germany-Canada route also seems like a cheaper option than flying direct. Myung J. Chun, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 See More
Verb
Hamish Hamilton, who directed the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which won three awards at the Creative Arts Emmys (though none for Hamilton), is set to direct the 74th Emmy Awards. Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2022 Soderbergh is set to direct all six episodes of the series. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Nearly five years ago, Lucasfilm announced that Rian Johnson had signed on to write and direct a brand new trilogy. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 Matt Tolmach and David Manpearl of Matt Tolmach Productions executive produce, with Jakob Verbruggen set to direct the first three episodes. Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 Aug. 2022 Back in 2020, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah were set to direct the fourth installment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Tim Burton is set to direct, finally helming a series that naturally aligns with his macabre aesthetic. Amel Mukhtar, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 The Pirates of the Caribbean star is set to direct a movie called Modigliani, which revolves around Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 15 Aug. 2022 It was previously revealed nearly two years ago that the Material Girl herself would co-write (with Diablo Cody) and direct the still-untitled movie. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2022 Adjective
Canva’s new services represent a direct challenge to Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Adobe, whose digital tools are mainstays of the modern workplace. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 One way Meta has cemented its ties to developers is through direct grants to start-up virtual reality companies. Naomi Nix, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 The conversation between manager A.J. Hinch and third baseman Jeimer Candelario was direct. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2022 The state regards the industry as a boon, bringing 12,000 direct full-time equivalent jobs, with both Baltimore-area and Ocean City-area port facilities seeing the windfall. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Expanding will allow the center to hire an additional 50 to 60 people, most of whom will be in direct service. Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 In London, train stations, statues and buildings are named after officers of the British Raj, the name for direct crown rule in India, Rajina said. Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Those direct deals, which make up approximately 3% of BMI’s overall distribution, totaled $49 million, or $36 million less than the previous year. Thania Garcia, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Taking every play on a direct snap, Goodwin ran 42 times for 286 yards and 2 touchdowns while passing for another 41 yard score in a 30-21 win. Jonathan X. Simmons, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 Adverb
Gracie wallpaper, fresh morning eggs direct from the chicken coop, and its stable of mini ponies. Carole Radziwill, Town & Country, 4 Aug. 2022 Or fly direct from Atlanta to Mobile Regional Airport in Mobile, Alabama, pick up a rental car and drive 57 miles west on I-10. Jennifer Kornegay, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022 Right now, the one that most stands out to me is that Mercury is going direct (yes, Mercury is not always retrograde) in its home sign of Virgo, thereby making a nice trine (120° angle) to the Mars, Uranus, and North Node cluster. Emily Newhouse, Allure, 11 Aug. 2022 Without the retailer as the middleman, manufacturers can capture a significantly greater share of the profit by selling direct. David Clucas, Outside Online, 29 Mar. 2013 More From Logistics Report Food and beverage companies have also jumped on the direct-selling bandwagon. Akiko Matsuda, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 That's a saving from booking those nights direct with the resort, which totaled $514.84. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 July 2022 Then Jupiter enters its yearly retrograde period, reevaluating our beliefs and our confidence before turning direct again on November 23rd. Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 When Slaiby left, in 1996, the war was over and Lebanon was in fact dealing with the turmoil that followed; Slaiby traveled to Canada on a visa; and, while arduous, the Cyprus-Germany-Canada route also seems like a cheaper option than flying direct. Myung J. Chun, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb and Adverb
Middle English, from Anglo-French directer, from Latin directus straight, from past participle of dirigere to direct — more at dress
Adjective
Middle English, from Latin directus — see direct entry 1
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4d
Adjective
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6
Adverb
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of direct was in the 14th century Phrases Containing direct
verb¹
verb²
adjective
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