1 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] 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. 径直的;笔直的;直达的
Direct is also an adverb.
2 ADJ [ADJ n] (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. (光或热)直接照射的，直接接触的
3 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] (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. (经验、活动或系统)直接的，亲身的
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He has direct experience of the process of privatisation.
他对私有化过程有着切身体会。
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He seemed to be in direct contact with the Boss.
他似乎直接和老板联系。
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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。
SYN first-hand, personal, immediate
Direct is also an adverb.
4 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] (联系等)直接的 You use direct to emphasize the closeness of a connection between two things. (联系等)直接的 [emphasis]
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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。
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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。
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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。
SYN clear, specific, plain, absolute
5 ADJ-GRADED 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. 坦率的;率直的;直截了当的
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He avoided giving a direct answer.
他避免作出正面回答。
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The new songs are more direct.
这些新歌听起来更直入人心。
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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。
SYN straightforward, open, straight, frank
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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。
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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。
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Using 'I' adds directness to a piece of writing.
采用第一人称会使文章更显亲切。
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'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。
6 VERB 把…指向;把…对准 If you direct something at a particular thing, you aim or point it at that thing. 把…指向;把…对准
SYN aim, point, turn, level
7 VERB 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. 使(注意力、情感、行为等)转向;使…指向;把…引向 [Also V n to n/-ing]
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The learner's attention needs to be directed to the significant features. [be V-ed + to/towards]
需要将学习者的注意力引向那些着重点上。
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Do not be surprised if, initially, she directs her anger at you. [VERB noun + at]
如果一上来她就冲你发火，不必惊讶。
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One assassination attempt was directed against the country's top three government leaders. [be V-ed against n]
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。
8 VERB 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. 使(话语或眼神)针对，指向，冲…而来
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She could hardly believe the question was directed towards her. [be V-ed + towards]
她很难相信这个问题是冲她来的。
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The abuse was directed at the TV crews. [be V-ed + at]
这些辱骂是冲着电视台的工作人员来的。
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Arnold directed a meaningful look at Irma. [VERB noun + at]
阿诺德意味深长地看了艾尔玛一眼。
9 VERB 指引;为…指路 If you direct someone somewhere, you tell them how to get there. 指引;为…指路 [Also V n adv/prep]
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Could you direct them to Dr Lamont's office, please?. [VERB noun + to]
你能告诉他们去拉蒙特医生的办公室怎么走吗？
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Inside, a guard directed them to the right. [VERB noun to noun]
进去后，一名警卫把他们引向了右边。
SYN guide, show, lead, conduct
10 VERB 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. 领导;指导;组织;管理
SYN control, run, manage, lead
11 VERB 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. 导演，执导(电影、戏剧或电视节目)
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He directed various TV shows. [VERB noun]
他执导过多种题材的电视节目。
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The film was directed by Howard Hawks. [VERB noun]
该影片是由霍华德·霍克斯导演的。
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...Miss Birkin's long-held ambition to direct as well as act. [VERB]
伯金小姐既当演员又做导演的夙愿
12 VERB 指示;命令 If you are directed to do something, someone in authority tells you to do it. 指示;命令 [formal]
SYN order, command, instruct, charge [formal]
13 ADJ [ADJ n] 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. 直系的;嫡系的
14 See also: direction directly
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| ADJ. | non-stop, straight 1 first-hand, personal 3 candid, frank, plain 5 |
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