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direction

[dəˈrekʃn]

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方向(83%),指导(6%),目标(4%),管理(3%),用法说明(2%),趋势(2%)
n.方向;指导;趋势;用法说明
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/daɪre̱kʃ(ə)n/
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[N-VAR 可变名词]方向;方位 A direction is the general line that someone or something is moving or pointing in.
  [usu with supp]
  • St Andrews was ten miles in the opposite direction...

    圣安德鲁斯在相反方向上 10 英里处。

  • He drove off in the direction of Larry's shop...

    他驾车朝着拉里商店的方向驶去。

  • Civilians were fleeing in all directions as soldiers yelled at them to get off the streets...

    听到士兵大叫着让他们从街上撤离,平民百姓们纷纷四处逃散。

  • The instruments will register every change of direction or height.

    这些仪器将会记录下每一个方位或高度的变化。

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[N-VAR 可变名词](发展)方向,趋势,倾向 A direction is the general way in which something develops or progresses.
  [usu with supp]
  • They threatened to walk out if the party did not change direction...

    他们威胁说,如果该党不改变方针,他们就将集体退席。

  • I've never done any sustained writing, but that might be one of my next directions.

    我以前从未尝试过持续写作,不过那可能是我下一步努力的方向之一。

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[N-PLURAL 复数名词]指示;说明;指路 Directions are instructions that tell you what to do, how to do something, or how to get somewhere.
  [with supp]
  • I should know by now not to throw away the directions until we've finished cooking...

    现在我知道了不该在饭没做完之前就扔掉烹饪说明。

  • He proceeded to give Dan directions to the computer room.

    他接着告诉丹去计算机房该怎么走。

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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](影片、戏剧或电视节目的)导演 The direction of a film, play, or television programme is the work that the director does while it is being made.
  • His failures underline the difference between theatre and film direction.

    他的失败说明了导演戏剧和电影是不同的。

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    dir·ec·tion / dəˈrekʃn ; NAmE dəˈrekʃn / / dɪˈrekʃn ; NAmE dɪˈrekʃn / / daɪˈrekʃn ; NAmE daɪˈrekʃn / noun where to 去向 1 [countable ,  uncountable ] the general position a person or thing moves or points towards 方向;方位 Tom went off in the direction ofhome. 汤姆朝家的方向去了。 She glanced in his direction. 她朝他那个方向瞥了一眼。 The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction. 飞机正向北飞去。 The road was blocked in both directions. 这条路往返方向都堵死了。 They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. 他们撞上一辆迎面开来的卡车。 Has the wind changed direction? 风向变了吗? When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. 警察赶到后,人群便向四面八方散开了。 I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go). 我完全迷失了方向。 development 发展 2 [countable ,  uncountable ] the general way in which a person or thing develops 趋势;动向 The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work. 这个展览表明她的创作有几个新动向。 I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking. 我对俱乐部的发展趋势很不满意。 It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. 虽然这只是小小的改进,但至少是朝正确方向迈出的一步。 where from 来自 3 [countable ] the general position a person or thing comes or develops from 方面 Support came from an unexpected direction. 一个出人意料的来源提供了帮助。 Let us approach the subject from a different direction. 咱们从一个不同的角度来探讨这个题目吧。 purpose 目的 4 [uncountable ] a purpose; an aim 目的;目标 We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. 我们想找一个有明确目标的人。 Once again her life felt lacking in direction. 她的人生似乎又没了方向。 instructions 说明 5 [countable ,  usually plural ] instructions about how to do sth, where to go, etc. 用法说明;操作指南;旅行指南 Let's stop and ask for directions. 咱们停下来问问路吧。 Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. 模型装配的简要说明印在盒子上。 control 控制 6 [uncountable ] the art of managing or guiding sb/sth 管理;指导 All work was produced by the students under the direction ofJohn Williams. 所有作品都是在约翰 · 威廉斯的指导下由学生创作完成的。 film/movie 电影 7 [uncountable ] the instructions given by sb directing a film/movie (电影导演的)指点,指示 There is some clever direction and the film is very well shot. 由于导演指导有方,影片拍得非常成功。 IDIOMsee
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    dir·ec·tion / dəˈrekʃn ; NAmE dəˈrekʃn /
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    directiondi‧rec‧tion /dəˈrekʃən, daɪ-/ ●●● S1 W1 noun
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    1towards [countable] the way something or someone moves, faces, or is aimed:  Which direction did they go in?in the direction of something The suspects were last seen heading in the direction of Miami.in somebody’s direction Tony glanced in her direction and their eyes met. The girls pointed in the opposite direction. On seeing me, Maurice changed direction and went along the wharf instead. As shots rang out, the crowd ran screaming in all directions.from the direction of something There was a loud scream from the direction of the children’s pool.in a southerly/easterly etc direction Continue in a southerly direction until you reach the road.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually use which way ...? when asking where something is rather than using the noun direction: Which direction did they go in?Which way did they go? | Which direction is north?Which way is north?2directions [plural] a)instructions about how to get from one place to another:  A very helpful woman gave me directions to the police station. b)instructions about what to do:  Be sure you read the directions before using any piece of equipment.3way something develops [countable] the general way in which someone or something changes or develops:  We are happy with the direction the club is taking.move/head/go in the right direction I believe that things are heading in the right direction in South Africa.new/different/exciting etc direction The company is hoping to extend its operations in new directions.4control [uncountable] control, management, or adviceunder somebody’s direction Under Thompson’s direction, the college has developed an international reputation.5where from or where to [countable] where something comes from or where something leadsin a direction The evidence all points in this direction.from a direction Help came from a wholly unexpected direction.6purpose [uncountable] a general purpose or aim:  Her mother felt that Rachel’s life lacked direction.7film/play [uncountable] the instructions given to the actors and other people working on a film, play etc a step in the right direction
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    COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbsgo in a direction· I can give you a lift if you're going in my direction.move/head in a direction· We followed the other passengers heading in the direction of passport control.look/glance in a direction· She looked in the direction that Jeremy was pointing.face (in) a direction· The men were facing the direction from which they expected the attack.change direction (=start to go in a different direction)· Suddenly the birds changed direction.adjectivesthe right/wrong direction· Are you sure this is the right direction for Shipton?the opposite direction· The car crashed into a truck that was coming in the opposite direction.a southerly/westerly etc direction· A strong wind was blowing from an easterly direction.phrasesin each/every direction (also in all directions)· At the top of the tower there are splendid views in every direction.in both directions· The traffic in both directions on the motorway wasn't moving at all.in different directions· They said goodbye and walked off in different directions.in the general direction of something (=approximately where something is)· He pointed in the general direction of the village.in a clockwise/anticlockwise direction (=like or unlike the movement of the hands of a clock)· All movement on a roundabout is in a clockwise direction.a sense of direction (=the ability to judge which way you should be going)· Do you have a good sense of direction?the direction of movement/travel/flow etc· It was hard work rowing against the direction of flow.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsgive somebody directions· Luke's given me directions to his house.follow directions· You can't get lost if you follow my directions.ask (somebody) for directions· Let's stop and ask someone for directions.get directions (=ask someone for directions)· I went into a petrol station to get directions.adjectivesclear/good· His directions were very clear and easy to follow.

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