英语词汇“direct”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	direct
释义	direct —direct /daɪˈrekt/ /dɪ-/ Ⅰ adjective (COMPLETE) ► F0 complete: » a direct contrast» She's very thoughtful - the direct opposite of her sister.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Complete and whole , ↑Very and extremeWord Builder:–Nouns: directness, direction, director–Adjectives: direct, indirect–Verbs: direct, redirect–Adverbs: directly, indirectly Ⅱ adjective (HONEST) ► C1 describes someone who says what they think in a very honest way without worrying about other people's opinions: » I like her open and direct manner.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Blunt and direct in speech and behaviour , ↑Not saying much , ↑Not being friendlydirectness /-nəs/ noun [U] Word Builder:–Nouns: directness, direction, director–Adjectives: direct, indirect–Verbs: direct, redirect–Adverbs: directly, indirectly Ⅲ adjective (STRAIGHT) 1 B1 going in a straight line towards somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction: » a direct route/line» Is there a direct train to Edinburgh?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Describing angles, lines and orientations 2 B2 without anyone or anything else being involved or between: » She decided to take direct control of the project.» He denied that he had any direct involvement in the deal.» Have you any direct experience of this kind of work?» He left as a direct result/consequence of what she said.» There is a direct link/connection between smoking and lung cancer.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Closeness in distance and time , ↑About to happen direct light/heat 3 F0 strong light or heat that has nothing protecting and separating you from it: » This plant should be kept out of direct sunlight.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Physically strong and powerful direct relation/relative/descendant 4 F0 a relation who is related to you through one of your parents, not through an aunt or uncle, etc.: » Diana is a direct descendant of Robert Peel.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Family relations in generaldirectness /-nəs/ noun [U] Word Builder:–Nouns: directness, direction, director–Adjectives: direct, indirect–Verbs: direct, redirect–Adverbs: directly, indirectly • • • Extra Examples:» We are in direct communication with Moscow.» If you're in a hurry to get there, take the path through the park - it's more direct.» It's direct line from here to London King's Cross, so you won't have to change trains.» The rebel headquarters took a direct hit from a bomb during the attack.» His broken leg is the direct result of his own carelessness.―direct Ⅳ adverb 1 F0 without having to stop or change direction: » Does this train go direct to Edinburgh?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Travelling 2 F0 without anything or anyone else being involved or in between: » Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the switchboard?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Travelling Ⅴ verb (CONTROL) ↑Verb Endings for direct 1 C1 [T] to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.: » There was a police officer directing the traffic.» She directs a large charity.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Managing and organizing 2 B1 [I or T] to be in charge of a film or play and tell the actors how to play their parts: » He wanted to give up acting and start directing (his own films).» "Jaws" was directed by Steven Spielberg.→ _COMPARE PRODUCE(Cf. ↑produce) verb ^(FILM/MUSIC)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Production, direction and recordingWord Builder:–Nouns: directness, direction, director–Adjectives: direct, indirect–Verbs: direct, redirect–Adverbs: directly, indirectly • • • Extra Examples:» He's directed so many films that you might expect a few duff ones.» Coaches will set down and uplift passengers only as directed by the police in the streets mentioned.» The film, three hours long, is directed in his usual idiosyncratic style.» He was on another one of his ego trips, directing and taking the main part in a film.» She directs one of Europe's largest book festivals. Ⅵ verb [T + obj + to infinitive ] _FORMAL (ORDER) ↑Verb Endings for direct ► F0 to order someone, especially officially: » The judge directed the defendant to remain silent.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Giving orders and commandsWord Builder:–Nouns: directness, direction, director–Adjectives: direct, indirect–Verbs: direct, redirect–Adverbs: directly, indirectly Ⅶ verb [T usually + adv/prep] (AIM) ↑Verb Endings for direct ► C1 to aim something in a particular direction: » Was that remark directed at/towards me?» Criticism was directed against/at the manufacturers of the product.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Aiming and aim , ↑Handguns and riflesWord Builder:–Nouns: directness, direction, director–Adjectives: direct, indirect–Verbs: direct, redirect–Adverbs: directly, indirectly • • • Extra Examples:» It's much healthier to direct your emotions outwards than to bottle them up inside you.» Much of the violence was directed against large multinational companies.» The government's latest anti-smoking campaign is directed at children.» The tragedy directed public attention away from the government's domestic problems.» Criticism is being directed at parents rather than teachers for the breakdown in classroom discipline. Ⅷ verb [T] (SAY WHERE) ↑Verb Endings for direct ► B1 to tell someone how to get somewhere: » Could you direct me to the airport?» I couldn't find the station, so I asked someone if they could direct me.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Taking someone somewhere or telling them the wayWord Builder:–Nouns: directness, direction, director–Adjectives: direct, indirect–Verbs: direct, redirect–Adverbs: directly, indirectly
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