[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]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.
[usu ADJ n]
[ADV after v]
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。
...the direct route from Amman to Bombay.
从安曼到孟买的直达线路
Direct is also an adverb.
You can fly direct to Amsterdam from most British airports.
从英国的大多数机场都可以直飞阿姆斯特丹。
directly
The 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。
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[ADJ 形容词](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.
[ADJ n]
Medicines should be stored away from direct sunlight...
药品的储放应避免阳光直射。
Direct illumination is harsh and unflattering.
直射光照明既刺目又呆板。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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.
[usu ADJ n]
He has direct experience of the process of privatisation...
他对私有化过程有着切身体会。
He seemed to be in direct contact with the Boss...
他似乎直接和老板联系。
He is expected to extend direct rule by the central government for another six months.
预计他将把中央政府的直接统治再延长 6 个月。
Direct is also an adverb.
I can deal direct with your Inspector Kimble...
我可以跟你们的金布尔巡官当面交谈。
Write to us direct with details of your clubs.
直接给我们写信，讲述一下你们俱乐部的详细情况。
directly
We 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。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](联系等)直接的 You use direct to emphasize the closeness of a connection between two things.
[usu ADJ n]
[emphasis]
They were unable to prove that she died as a direct result of his injection...
他们无法证明她的死是由于他的注射直接引起的。
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。
The minister denied there was a direct connection between the two issues.
部长否认两者之间有直接的联系。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]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.
He avoided giving a direct answer...
他避免作出正面回答。
The new songs are more direct...
这些新歌听起来更直入人心。
No direct reference was made to the call by the Foreign Office minister.
没有直接提及外交部长的拜访。
directly
At 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。
directness
Using '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。
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[VERB 动词]把…指向；把…对准 If you direct something at a particular thing, you aim or point it at that thing.
[V n at/towards/on n]
I directed the extinguisher at the fire without effect...
我把灭火器对准了火焰，但没起作用。
He directed the tiny beam of light at the roof.
他把那一小束光对准了屋顶。
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[VERB 动词]使(注意力、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.
[be V-ed to/towards n/-ing]
[V n at n]
[be V-ed against n]
[Also V n to n/-ing]
The learner's attention needs to be directed to the significant features...
需要将学习者的注意力引向那些着重点上。
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。
One assassination attempt was directed against the country's top three government leaders.
有一次未遂的暗杀行动是针对该国的3名最高层领导人而来的。
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[VERB 动词]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.
[be V-ed towards n]
[be V-ed at n]
[V n at n]
She could hardly believe the question was directed towards her...
她很难相信这个问题是冲她来的。
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。
Arnold directed a meaningful look at Irma.
阿诺德意味深长地看了艾尔玛一眼。
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[VERB 动词]指引；为…指路 If you direct someone somewhere, you tell them how to get there.
[V n to n]
[Also V n adv/prep]
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？
Inside, a guard directed them to the right.
进去后，一名警卫把他们引向了右边。
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[VERB 动词]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.
[V n]
Christopher will direct day-to-day operations.
克里斯托弗将管理日常的运营。
...his coolness in directing the rescue of nine hostages.
在组织解救9名人质的过程中他所表现出的冷静
direction
Organizations 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。
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[VERB 动词]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.
[V n]
[V]
He directed various TV shows...
他执导过多种题材的电视节目。
The film was directed by Howard Hawks.
该影片是由霍华德·霍克斯导演的。
...Miss Birkin's long-held ambition to direct as well as act.
伯金小姐既当演员又做导演的夙愿
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[VERB 动词]指示；命令 If you are directed to do something, someone in authority tells you to do it.
[be V-ed to-inf]
[V n to-inf]
[FORMAL 正式]
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。
The Bishop directed the faithful to stay at home.
主教要求信徒们呆在家中。
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[ADJ 形容词]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.
directdirectsdirecteddirectingadjective★nobody/nothing in between 直接1★[usually before noun ]happening or done without involving other people, actions, etc. in between 直接的；亲自的；亲身的◆They are in direct contact with the hijackers.他们与劫机者直接联系。◆His death was a direct result of your action.他的死是你的行为直接造成的后果。◆We are looking for somebody with direct experience of this type of work.我们在寻找对这种工作有过亲身体验的人。◆This information has a direct bearing on(= it is closely connected with)the case. 这一信息与此论据有直接关系。OPP
indirect
journey/route 旅程；路线2★going in the straightest line between two places without stopping or changing direction 笔直的；迳直的；最近的◆the most direct route/course最直接的路线╱航线◆a direct flight(= a flight that does not stop)直飞航班◆There's a direct trainto Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains).有一班直达利兹的火车。◆a direct hit(= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first)直接命中OPP
indirect
heat/light 热；光3★[only before noun ]with nothing between sth and the source of the heat or light 直射的◆Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen.给孩子搽点防晒霜以防日光直接照射。saying what you mean 直爽4★saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand 直爽的；直率的；坦率的◆a direct answer/question直截了当的回答；坦率的问题◆You'll have to get used to his direct manner.你可得慢慢习惯他这种直率的态度。OPP
indirect
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exact 恰好5[only before noun ]exact 正好的；恰好的◆That's the direct oppositeof what you told me yesterday. 那与你昨天告诉我的截然相反。◆a direct quote(= one using a person's exact words)直接引语relationship 关系6[only before noun ]related through parents and children rather than brothers, sisters, aunts, etc. 直系的；嫡系的◆a direct descendant of the country's first president国家第一任总统的嫡系后裔OPP
indirect
verb★aim 目标1★[transitive ]to aim sth in a particular direction or at a particular person 把…对准（某方向或某人）directsth at sth/sb ◆The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body.这种机器将很强的射线对准身体感染部位。◆Was that remark directed at me?那话是冲着我来的吗？directsth to/towards sth/sb ◆There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to.我们需要注意的主要有三个问题。directsth against sth/sb ◆Most of his anger was directed against himself.他主要是生自己的气。control 控制2★[transitive ]directsb/sth to control or be in charge of sb/sth 管理；监督；指导◆A new manager has been appointed to direct the project.已任命一位新经理来管理这项工程。◆He was asked to take command and direct operations.他奉命统率并指挥作战行动。movie/play/music 电影；戏剧；音乐3★[intransitive , transitive ]to be in charge of actors in a play, or a film/movie, or musicians in an orchestra,etc. 导演（戏剧或电影）；指挥（管弦乐队）◆She prefers to act rather than direct.她宁愿当演员，不愿当导演。directsb/sth ◆The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg.这部电影是由史蒂文 · 斯皮尔伯格导演的。◆She now directs a large choir.她目前担任一个大合唱团的指挥。☞collocationsat
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show the way 指路4★[transitive ]directsb (to…) to tell or show sb how to get to somewhere or where to go 给（某人）指路；为（某人）领路◆Could you direct me to the station?请问到车站怎么走？◆A police officer was directing the traffic.一名警察在指挥交通。☞synonyms at
take
give order 下达命令5[transitive ]( formal) to give an official order 指示；命令SYN
order
directsb to do sth ◆The police officers had been directed to search the building.警察奉命搜查这栋大楼。directthat… ◆The judge directed that the mother be given custody of the children.法官判决孩子由母亲监护。◆( BrE also) The judge directed that the mother should be given custody of the children.法官判决孩子由母亲监护。☞synonyms at
order
letter/comment 信函；意见6[transitive ]directsth to… ( formal) to send a letter, etc. to a particular place or to a particular person 把（信件等）寄至；交予◆Direct any complaints to the Customer Services department.将投诉寄至用户服务部。adverbjourney/route 旅程；路线1without stopping or changing direction 直接；迳直◆We flew direct to Hong Kong.我们直飞香港。◆The 10.40 goes direct to Leeds.*10:40 这班火车直达利兹。 nobody in between 亲自2without involving other people 亲自；直接◆I prefer to deal with him direct.我更愿意直接跟他打交道。dir·ect/dəˈrekt; NAmEdəˈrekt/
1without involving others done without any other people, actions, processes etc coming betweenOPP indirect: Experienced users have direct access to the main data files. I’m not in direct contact with them. Few policy-makers have had direct experience of business.direct effect/impact/influence etc Educational level has a sizeable direct effect on income.direct link/connection/relationship etc There is a direct link between poverty and ill-health.direct result/consequence The decision to close the hospital is a direct result of Government health policy.2from one place to another going straight from one place to another without stopping or changing directionOPP indirect: Which is the most direct route to London? a direct flight to New York3exact [only before noun] exact or total: Weight increases in direct proportion to mass. For Lawrence, in direct contrast to Adam, everything seemed to come so easily. a direct quote (=exact words) from the book4behaviour/attitude saying exactly what you mean in an honest clear wayOPP indirect: Women often feel men are too direct and not sympathetic enough. Now, let me ask you a direct question, and I expect a direct answer.► see thesaurus at
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5direct descendant someone who is related to someone else through their parents and grandparents, not through their aunts,uncles etcdirect of She claimed to be a direct descendant of Wordsworth.6direct hit an occasion on which something such as a bomb hits a place exactly, causing a lot of damage: During the war, the cathedral suffered many direct hits. One of the bombers scored a direct hit.7direct heat/sunlight strong heat or light that someone or something is not protected fromOPP indirect: Never change the film in direct sunlight. →
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COLLOCATIONSnounsdirect access· Very few people have direct access to the president.direct contact· The disease is only spread by direct contact between people.a direct link/connection· The campaign makes a direct link between global warming and the consumption of energy in the home.a direct relationship· We think having a direct relationship with customers is very important.a direct effect/impact· Our organization’s work has a direct impact upon children’s lives in this country.a direct result/consequence· Many illnesses here are a direct consequence of bad diet.direct experience· People learn best through direct experience.direct evidence· There is no direct evidence that this causes any harm.direct control· The state has direct control over certain industries.
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1aim [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to aim something in a particular direction or at a particular person, group etcdirect something at/towards etc something The machine directs an X-ray beam at the patient’s body. The new route directs lorries away from the town centre. I’d like to direct your attention to paragraph four. I want to direct my efforts more towards my own projects.2be in charge [transitive] to be in charge of something or control it: Mr Turner was directing the investigation from a very early stage. The choir was directed by Sir David Willcocks.3film/play [intransitive, transitive] to give the actors in a play, film, or television programme instructions about what they should do: The play was directed by Frank Hauser.4way/route [transitive] formal to tell someone how to get to a placedirect somebody to something Could you direct me to Trafalgar Square, please?► see thesaurus at
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5tell somebody to do something [transitive] formal to tell someone what they should doSYN orderdirect somebody to do something The judge directed the jury to find Mr Baggs not guilty.direct that He directed that his body should be buried in Upton.► see thesaurus at
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1without stopping or changing directionSYN directly: Can we fly direct to Chicago, or do we stop in Salt Lake City first?2without dealing with anyone else firstSYN directly: Esther decided to contact the manager direct. It is usually cheaper to buy the goods direct from the wholesaler.
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