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Indirect Result Adj Graded Remarks 英[ˌɪndəˈrekt 美[ˌɪndɪˈrɛkt Daɪ Adj.间接的;不直截了当的;闪烁其词的;不坦率的

单词 indirect
音标
英[ˌɪndəˈrekt] 美[ˌɪndɪˈrɛkt, -daɪ-]
解释
adj.间接的;不直截了当的;闪烁其词的;不坦率的;
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~adv:indirectly~

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