directs; directed; directing
directs; directed; directing
Learner's definition of DIRECT
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[+ 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。
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Be sure that the water nozzle is directed downward.一定要让水管的喷嘴朝下。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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He directed [=aimed] much of his anger at his coworkers.他把许多怒火都发泄到同事身上。
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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 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。
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He is responsible for directing the activities of the sales team.他负责指导销售团队的活动。
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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。
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We need someone to direct traffic.我们需要有人来指挥交通。
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: to lead a group of people in performing or filming (a movie, play, etc.)导演(电影、戏剧等) [+ object]
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They're still looking for someone to direct the show.他们仍在为演出寻找导演。
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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。
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The play was poorly directed.这部戏导演得很差。
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[+ object] : to show or tell (someone) how to go to a place : to give (someone) directions给…指路 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。
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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。
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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 —
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[+ 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。
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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。
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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。
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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 — 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。
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The weather had a direct effect/impact on our plans.天气对我们的计划有直接影响。
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There's a direct connection between the two events.这两件事之间有直接联系。
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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。
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This is a direct order from the General.这是将军下达的直接命令。
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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。
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Her theory was based on direct observation.她的理论基于直接观察。
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There's no direct evidence to support his claims.没有直接的证据支持他的说法。
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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 6
always used before a noun : perfect or exact完美的;恰好的;正好的 7 [more direct; most direct]
a : said or done in a clear and honest way : sincere and straightforward坦率的;率直的 b : speaking in a clear and honest way诚实的;坦诚的 — opposite indirect 8
always used before a noun,
grammar : consisting of the exact words of a speaker or writer直接引用的 — opposite indirect — directness
/dəˈrɛktnəs/ noun [noncount] 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 b : straight from a source with nothing and nobody in between直接来自源头