一. 径直的;笔直的;直达的
Direct means moving towards a place or object, without changing direction and without stopping, for example in a journey.CAB中文字网
e.g. They'd come on a direct flight from Athens.
他们是搭乘从雅典直飞这里的航班过来的。
e.g. ...the direct route from Amman to Bombay.
从安曼到孟买的直达线路CAB中文字网
directlyThe jumbo jet is due to fly the hostages directly back to London.
大型喷气式客机将把人质直接送回伦敦。
二. (光或热)直接照射的,直接接触的
If something is in direct heat or light, it is strongly affected by the heat or light, because there is nothing between it and the source of heat or light to protect it.CAB中文字网
e.g. Medicines should be stored away from direct sunlight...
药品的储放应避免阳光直射。
e.g. Direct illumination is harsh and unflattering.
直射光照明既刺目又呆板。CAB中文字网
三. (经验、活动或系统)直接的,亲身的
You use direct to describe an experience, activity, or system which only involves the people, actions, or things that are necessary to make it happen.CAB中文字网
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e.g. He has direct experience of the process of privatisation...
他对私有化过程有着切身体会。
e.g. He seemed to be in direct contact with the Boss...
他似乎直接和老板联系。CAB中文字网
directlyWe cannot measure pain directly. It can only be estimated...
我们无法直接度量出疼痛的程度,而只能是作出估计。
The British could do nothing directly to help the Austrians.
英国无法给奥地利人提供直接援助。
四. (联系等)直接的
You use direct to emphasize the closeness of a connection between two things.CAB中文字网
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e.g. They were unable to prove that she died as a direct result of his injection...
他们无法证实 她的死是由于他的注射直接引起的。
e.g. His visit is direct evidence of the improvement in their relationship...
他的到访是他们之间关系已有所改善的明证。CAB中文字网
五. 坦率的;率直的;直截了当的
If you describe a person or their behaviour as direct, you mean that they are honest and open, and say exactly what they mean.CAB中文字网
e.g. He avoided giving a direct answer...
他避免作出正面回答。
e.g. The new songs are more direct...
这些新歌听起来更直入人心。CAB中文字网
directlyAt your first meeting, explain simply and directly what you hope to achieve...
初次见面时,要单刀直入地指出你想要达到什么目标。
But he then went on to refer very directly to the argument.
不过接下来他就直切主题提到了那场争论。
directnessUsing 'I' adds directness to a piece of writing...
采用第一人称会使文章更显亲切。
'I like Rupert enormously,' she said, with a directness which made Pat flush.
“我非常喜欢鲁珀特,”她说道,其坦率让帕特羞红了脸。
六. 把…指向;把…对准
If you direct something at a particular thing, you aim or point it at that thing.CAB中文字网
e.g. I directed the extinguisher at the fire without effect...
我把灭火器对准了火焰,但没起作用。
e.g. He directed the tiny beam of light at the roof.
他把那一小束光对准了屋顶。CAB中文字网
七. 使(注重力、情感、行为等)转向;使…指向;把…引向
If your attention, emotions, or actions are directed at a particular person or thing, you are focusing them on that person or thing.CAB中文字网
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e.g. The learner's attention needs to be directed to the significant features...
需要将学习者的注重力引向那些着重点上。
e.g. Do not be surprised if, initially, she directs her anger at you...
如果一上来她就冲你发火,不必惊讶。CAB中文字网
八. 使(话语或眼神)针对,指向,冲…而来
If a remark or look is directed at you, someone says something to you or looks at you.CAB中文字网
e.g. She could hardly believe the question was directed towards her...
她很难相信这个问题是冲她来的。
e.g. The abuse was directed at the TV crews...
这些辱骂是冲着电视台的工作人员来的。CAB中文字网
九. 指引;为…指路
If you direct someone somewhere, you tell them how to get there.CAB中文字网
e.g. Could you direct them to Dr Lamont's office, please?...
你能告诉他们去拉蒙特医生的办公室怎么走吗?
e.g. Inside, a guard directed them to the right.
进去后,一名警卫把他们引向了右边。CAB中文字网
一零. 领导;指导;组织;管理
When someone directs a project or a group of people, they are responsible for organizing the people and activities that are involved.CAB中文字网
e.g. Christopher will direct day-to-day operations.
克里斯托弗将管理日常的运营。
e.g. ...his coolness in directing the rescue of nine hostages.
在组织解救九名人质的过程中他所表现出的冷静CAB中文字网
directionOrganizations need clear direction...
各组织机构需要条理清晰的指导。
The house was built under the direction of John's partner.
这座房子是在约翰的合伙人的指导下盖起来的。
一一. 导演,执导(电影、戏剧或电视节目)
When someone directs a film, play, or television programme, they are responsible for the way in which it is performed and for telling the actors and assistants what to do.CAB中文字网
e.g. He directed various TV shows...
他执导过多种题材的电视节目。
e.g. The film was directed by Howard Hawks.
该影片是由霍华德·霍克斯导演的。CAB中文字网
一二. 指示;命令
If you are directed to do something, someone in authority tells you to do it.CAB中文字网
e.g. They have been directed to give special attention to the problem of poverty...
他们得到指示要特别关注贫困问题。
e.g. The Bishop directed the faithful to stay at home.
主教要求信徒们呆在家中。CAB中文字网
一三. 直系的;嫡系的
If you are a direct descendant of someone, you are related to them through your parents and your grandparents and so on.CAB中文字网
e.g. She is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria.
她是维多利亚女王的嫡系后代。CAB中文字网
一四. see also: direction;directlyCAB中文字网