direct
01
直接的, 不停
going from one place to another in a straight line without stopping or changing direction
例子
The direct route to the airport takes approximately twenty minutes by car.
到机场的直达路线开车大约需要二十分钟。
She prefers to take the direct path through the forest rather than the winding trails.
她更喜欢穿过森林的直接路径，而不是蜿蜒的小径。
02
直接的, 坦率的
expressing thoughts or feelings clearly and without evasion
例子
Her direct behavior made her a trusted leader in the group.
她直接的行为使她成为团队中值得信赖的领导者。
They valued her direct and clear feedback during the meeting.
他们重视她在会议期间直接而清晰的反馈。
03
直接的, 立即的
having a clear and immediate connection between two things or people, without any intermediaries
例子
She made a direct purchase from the manufacturer.
她直接从制造商那里直接购买。
The company prefers direct communication with its clients.
该公司更喜欢与客户进行直接沟通。
例子
She researched her direct ancestors for a school project.
她为一个学校项目研究了她的直系祖先。
The title is only passed to direct heirs in the family.
这个头衔只传给家族的直系继承人。
05
直接, 在直接运动中
moving eastward across the sky in line with the planet's true orbit
例子
Mars is currently in direct motion, moving steadily eastward.
火星目前处于顺行运动状态，稳步向东移动。
The comet followed a direct course, consistent with its orbit.
彗星遵循了一条直接的路线，与其轨道一致。
06
直接的, 绝对的
having a total or absolute nature, often highlighting a clear or strong contrast
例子
The company ’s new direction was in direct opposition to previous strategies.
公司的新方向与之前的战略直接对立。
His reaction was in direct contrast to what we expected.
他的反应与我们预期的直接相反。
07
直接的, 逐字的
having the exact words of the speaker or source, without any changes or paraphrasing
例子
He used a direct quotation from Shakespeare in his speech.
他在演讲中使用了莎士比亚的直接引语。
The author included a direct quotation from the interview in the article.
作者在文章中包含了采访中的直接引用。
to direct
01
指导, 管理
to control the affairs of an organization or institution
Transitive: to direct an organization
例子
The CEO strategically directs the organization to achieve its long-term goals.
首席执行官战略性地指导组织以实现其长期目标。
By the time the CEO retired, he had successfully directed the company for two decades.
在CEO退休时，他已经成功地管理公司二十年了。
02
导演, 指导
to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.
Transitive: to direct actors or a show
例子
During rehearsals, the director focused on directing the actors' movements and expressions to convey the intended emotions.
在排练期间，导演专注于指导演员的动作和表情，以传达预期的情感。
She enjoys directing school plays because she gets to work closely with the young actors and help them improve.
她喜欢指导学校的戏剧，因为她可以近距离地与年轻演员合作并帮助他们进步。
03
对准, 瞄准
to aim an object toward a specific target or direction
Transitive: to direct a weapon
例子
She directed the camera toward the horizon for a dramatic shot.
她将相机对准地平线以拍摄戏剧性的一幕。
The photographer directed the flash toward the subject to improve lighting.
摄影师将闪光灯对准被摄体以改善照明。
04
引导, 集中
to purposefully channel or apply one's attention, energy, or emotions toward a specific goal, person, or task
Transitive: to direct one's effort or attention to a goal or target | to direct one's effort or attention toward a goal or target
例子
She directed her efforts toward completing the project ahead of the deadline.
她将努力导向在截止日期前完成项目。
The manager directed the staff ’s efforts toward increasing sales for the quarter.
经理将员工的努力导向了增加季度销售。
例子
The general directed his troops to advance at dawn.
将军命令他的部队在黎明时分前进。
The teacher directed the students to open their textbooks to page 50.
老师指示学生们打开课本的第50页。
06
指向, 引导
to focus or point something, such as an action, message, or object, toward a specific person, place, or target
Transitive: to direct sth at sb/sth | to direct sth toward sb/sth
例子
He directed the flashlight toward the noise in the bushes.
他将手电筒对准了灌木丛中的声音。
They directed their fundraising efforts at supporting local schools.
他们将筹款努力指向支持当地学校。
例子
She was hired to direct the school orchestra during their spring concert.
她被雇用来在春季音乐会上指挥学校管弦乐队。
He was chosen to direct the choir for the upcoming holiday service.
他被选中为即将到来的节日服务指挥合唱团。
08
针对, 瞄准
to aim a product or service toward a particular audience or group
Transitive: to direct a product or service at specific consumers
例子
The company directed its new smartphone at tech-savvy young adults.
该公司将其新智能手机瞄准了懂技术的年轻人。
They directed their luxury brand at high-income professionals.
他们将奢侈品牌瞄准了高收入专业人士。
例子
The staff member directed him to the conference room on the second floor.
工作人员指引他到二楼的会议室。
Could you direct me to the nearest gas station?
你能指引我去最近的加油站吗？
10
指导, 监督
to manage and oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of activities or operations
Transitive: to direct an operation or undertaking
例子
The manager will direct the new project, coordinating tasks between various departments.
经理将指导新项目，协调各部门之间的任务。
She was hired to direct the event, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
她被雇来指导这个活动，确保从头到尾一切顺利进行。
11
寄送, 发送
to specify the recipient and destination of a letter or parcel
Transitive: to direct a parcel to a person or address
例子
Please direct the package to my office address for faster delivery.
请将包裹寄往我的办公室地址以便更快送达。
The letter was incorrectly directed to the wrong department.
这封信被错误地寄往了错误的部门。
direct
例子
The road goes direct to the city center.
这条路直接通往市中心。
She walked direct to the front desk without stopping.
她直接走到前台，没有停下来。
02
直接
going straight to the source or without anyone or anything else involved
例子
She made the complaint direct to the manager.
她直接向经理投诉。
He contacted the supplier direct for the materials.
他直接联系了供应商以获取材料。
词汇树
directly
directness
indirect
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