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单词 directly
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directly

UK /dɪˈrek(t)li/UK /daɪˈrek(t)li/


  1. 1
    in a way that involves only the two people or things mentioned, with no one or nothing else coming in between

    I prefer to deal directly with the manager.

    I am holding you directly responsible for this.

    This will contribute directly to the strength of the economy.

    Many problems can be directly linked to the decline in manufacturing.

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of describing involvement and directness
  2. 2
    going straight to a place and not stopping or changing direction on the way there

    His British lawyer arrived at Frankfurt airport this morning and went directly to the prison.

    Patrick took Jane by the elbows and looked directly into her eyes.

    Synonyms and related words

    Describing movement towards a place or person
  3. 3
    exactly

    The post office is directly opposite the town hall.

    There was no light on in the room directly above.

    Synonyms and related words

    Exact and accurate
  4. 4
    in a very clear and honest way that shows what you really think

    Jackson avoided saying directly that he disapproved of the proposals.

    Synonyms and related words

    Talking in a direct way
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe honest and sincere people and behaviour
  5. 5
    immediately

    He left the office directly after the meeting.

    Synonyms and related words

    Happening or done quickly, suddenly or immediately
  6. 6
    old-fashionedin a short time

    The manager will be with you directly.

    Synonyms and related words

    Soon and as soon as possible

directly

US /dɪˈrek(t)li/US /daɪˈrek(t)li/


  1. 1
    in a way that involves only the two people or things mentioned, with no one or nothing else coming in between

    I prefer to deal directly with the manager.

    I am holding you directly responsible for this.

    This will contribute directly to the strength of the economy.

    Many problems can be directly linked to the decline in manufacturing.

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of describing involvement and directness
  2. 2
    going straight to a place and not stopping or changing direction on the way there

    His British lawyer arrived at Frankfurt airport this morning and went directly to the prison.

    Patrick took Jane by the elbows and looked directly into her eyes.

    Synonyms and related words

    Describing movement towards a place or person
  3. 3
    exactly

    The post office is directly opposite the town hall.

    There was no light on in the room directly above.

    Synonyms and related words

    Exact and accurate
  4. 4
    in a very clear and honest way that shows what you really think

    Jackson avoided saying directly that he disapproved of the proposals.

    Synonyms and related words

    Talking in a direct way
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe honest and sincere people and behavior
  5. 5
    immediately

    He left the office directly after the meeting.

    Synonyms and related words

    Happening or done quickly, suddenly or immediately
  6. 6
    old-fashionedin a short time

    The manager will be with you directly.

    Synonyms and related words

    Soon and as soon as possible

directly

UK /dɪˈrektli/UK /daɪˈrektli/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    as soon as

    I came directly I heard what had happened.

    Synonyms and related words

    After another event or time
    Synonyms and related words

    Conjunctions

directly

US /dɪˈrektli/US /daɪˈrektli/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    as soon as

    I came directly I heard what had happened.

    Synonyms and related words

    After another event or time
    Synonyms and related words

    Conjunctions
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