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Indirect Result Adj Graded Remarks Indirectly 英[ˌɪndɪ'Rektlɪ 美[ˌɪndəˈrɛktlɪ Adv.间接地;迂回地;婉转地;不坦率地

单词 indirectly
音标
英[ˌɪndɪ'rektlɪ] 美[ˌɪndəˈrɛktlɪ]
解释
adv.间接地;迂回地;婉转地;不坦率地;
例句

ADJ
间接的;非直接的
An indirect result or effect is not caused immediately and obviously by a thing or person, but happens because of something else that they have done.
例:Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that's going on elsewhere...企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。
例:Millions could die of hunger as an indirect result of the war...作为战争的间接后果,数百万人可能会死于饥饿。

ADJ-GRADED
(路线、行程等)迂回的,非直达的
An indirect route or journey does not use the shortest or easiest way between two places.
例:The goods went by a rather indirect route.这些货物运输时走了一条非常迂回的路线。

ADJ-GRADED
(话语或信息)含蓄的,拐弯抹角的
Indirect remarks and information suggest something or refer to it, without actually mentioning it or stating it clearly.
例:His remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for economic aid...他的话相当于拐弯抹角地请求经济援助。
例:There were indirect references to his opponent...隐晦提到了他的反对者。
变形
noun:indirectness~adj:indirect~

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