indirect /ˌɪndəˈrɛkt/ adjective Learner's definition of INDIRECT
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[more indirect; most indirect] : not direct不直接的: such as
a : not going straight from one point to another迂回的；绕道的；非直接的 b : not said or done in a clear and direct way非直截了当的；间接的 -
He gave only vague, indirect answers to our questions.他对我们的提问仅给出了含糊的、间接的回答。
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They used indirect methods of investigation.他们采用了间接的调查方式。
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There were many indirect references to his earlier books.有许多对他早期著作的间接引用。
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Looking at her watch was her indirect way of telling him it was time to leave.她看了看表，委婉地提示他该走了。
c : not having a clear and direct connection间接关联的 2
grammar : stating what an original speaker said without exactly quoting the words间接引语的 -
“He said that he would call later,” is an example of indirect speech/discourse since his actual words were “I'll call later.”*He said that he would call later是间接引语的例子，因为他实际上说的是I'll call later。
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an indirect question such as “She asked whether the doctor had arrived”间接疑问句如she asked whether the doctor had arrived
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an indirect quotation间接引语
— indirectly
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He was indirectly involved in the robbery.他间接卷入了这起抢劫案。
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The disease can be spread directly or indirectly.那种疾病可以直接或间接传播。
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He answered our questions indirectly.他间接地回答了我们的问题。
— indirectness
noun [noncount]