direct

adj.

直接 nobody/nothing in between

1. 直接的；亲自的；亲身的
   happening or done without involving other people, actions, etc. in between
   1. They are in direct contact with the hijackers.
      他们与劫机者直接联系。
   2. His death was a direct result of your action.
      他的死是你的行为直接造成的后果。
   3. We are looking for somebody with direct experience of this type of work.
      我们在寻找对这种工作有过亲身体验的人。
   4. This information has a direct bearing on (= it is closely connected with) the case.
      这一信息与此论据有直接关系。

旅程；道路 journey/route

2. 笔直的；径直的；最近的
   going in the straightest line between two places without stopping or changing direction
   1. the most direct route/course
      最直接的路线 / 航线
   2. a direct flight (= a flight that does not stop)
      直飞航班
   3. There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains) .
      有一班直达利兹的火车。
   4. a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first)
      直接命中

热；光 heat/light

3. 直射的
   with nothing between sth and the source of the heat or light
   1. Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen.
      给孩子搽点防晒霜以防日光直接照射。

恰好 exact

4. 正好的；恰好的
   exact
   1. That's the direct opposite of what you told me yesterday.
      那与你昨天告诉我的截然相反。
   2. a direct quote (= one using a person's exact words)
      直接引语

直爽 saying what you mean

5. 直爽的；直率的；坦率的
   saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand
   1. a direct answer/question
      直截了当的回答；坦率的问题
   2. You'll have to get used to his direct manner.
      你得慢慢习惯他这种直率的方式。

关系 relationship

6. 直系的；嫡系的
   related through parents and children rather than brothers, sisters, aunts, etc.
   1. a direct descendant of the country's first president
      国家第一任总统的嫡系后裔

verb

目标 aim

1. 把…对准（某方向或某人）
   to aim sth in a particular direction or at a particular person
   1. The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body.
      这种机器将很强的射线对准身体感染部位。
   2. There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to.
      我们需要注意的主要有三个问题。
   3. Most of his anger was directed against himself.
      他主要是生自己的气。
   4. Was that remark directed at me?
      那话是冲着我来的吗？

控制 control

2. 管理；监督；指导
   to control or be in charge of sb/sth
   1. A new manager has been appointed to direct the project.
      已任命一位新经理来管理这项工程。
   2. He was asked to take command and direct operations .
      他奉命统率并指挥作战行动。

电影；戏剧；音乐 movie/play/music

3. 导演（戏剧或电影）；指挥（管弦乐队）
   to be in charge of actors in a play, or a film/movie, or musicians in an orchestra , etc.
   1. She prefers to act rather than direct.
      她宁愿当演员，不愿当导演。
   2. The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg.
      这部电影是由史蒂文∙斯皮尔伯格导演的。
   3. She now directs a large choir.
      她目前担任一个大合唱团的指挥。

指路 show the way

4. 给（某人）指路；为（某人）领路
   to tell or show sb how to get to somewhere or where to go
   1. Could you direct me to the station?
      请问到车站怎么走？
   2. A police officer was directing the traffic.
      一名警察在指挥交通。

下达命令 give order

5. 指示；命令
   to give an official order
   1. The police officers had been directed to search the building.
      警察奉命搜查这栋大楼。
   2. The judge directed that the mother be given custody of the children.
      法官判决孩子由母亲监护。
   3. The judge directed that the mother should be given custody of the children.
      法官判决孩子由母亲监护。

信函；意见 letter/comment

6. 把（信件等）寄至；交予
   to send a letter, etc. to a particular place or to a particular person
   1. Direct any complaints to the Customer Services department.
      将投诉寄至用户服务部。

adv.

旅程；路线 journey/route

1. 直接；径直
   without stopping or changing direction
   1. We flew direct to Hong Kong.
      我们直飞香港。
   2. The 10.40 goes direct to Leeds.
      10:40这班火车直达利兹。

亲自 nobody in between

2. 亲自；直接
   without involving other people
   1. I prefer to deal with him direct.
      我更愿意直接跟他打交道。

1. ADJ-GRADED 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.
   1. They'd come on a direct flight from Athens.
      他们是搭乘从雅典直飞这里的航班过来的。
   2. ...the direct route from Amman to Bombay.
      从安曼到孟买的直达线路
   3. Direct is also an adverb.
      
   4. You can fly direct to Amsterdam from most British airports.
      从英国的大多数机场都可以直飞阿姆斯特丹。
2. ADJ (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.
   1. Medicines should be stored away from direct sunlight...
      药品的储放应避免阳光直射。
   2. Direct illumination is harsh and unflattering.
      直射光照明既刺目又呆板。
3. ADJ-GRADED (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.
   1. He has direct experience of the process of privatisation...
      他对私有化过程有着切身体会。
   2. He seemed to be in direct contact with the Boss...
      他似乎直接和老板联系。
   3. 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。
   4. Direct is also an adverb.
      
   5. I can deal direct with your Inspector Kimble...
      我可以跟你们的金布尔巡官当面交谈。
   6. Write to us direct with details of your clubs.
      直接给我们写信，讲述一下你们俱乐部的详细情况。
4. ADJ-GRADED (联系等)直接的
   You use direct to emphasize the closeness of a connection between two things.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
   3. 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。
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.
   1. He avoided giving a direct answer...
      他避免作出正面回答。
   2. The new songs are more direct...
      这些新歌听起来更直入人心。
   3. 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。
6. VERB 把…指向;把…对准
   If you direct something at a particular thing, you aim or point it at that thing.
   1. I directed the extinguisher at the fire without effect...
      我把灭火器对准了火焰，但没起作用。
   2. He directed the tiny beam of light at the roof.
      他把那一小束光对准了屋顶。
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.
   1. The learner's attention needs to be directed to the significant features...
      需要将学习者的注意力引向那些着重点上。
   2. Do not be surprised if, initially, she directs her anger at you...
      如果一上来她就冲你发火，不必惊讶。
   3. One assassination attempt was directed against the country's top three government leaders.
      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.
   1. She could hardly believe the question was directed towards her...
      她很难相信这个问题是冲她来的。
   2. The abuse was directed at the TV crews...
      这些辱骂是冲着电视台的工作人员来的。
   3. Arnold directed a meaningful look at Irma.
      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.
   1. Could you direct them to Dr Lamont's office, please?...
      你能告诉他们去拉蒙特医生的办公室怎么走吗？
   2. Inside, a guard directed them to the right.
      进去后，一名警卫把他们引向了右边。
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.
    1. Christopher will direct day-to-day operations.
       克里斯托弗将管理日常的运营。
    2. ...his coolness in directing the rescue of nine hostages.
       在组织解救9名人质的过程中他所表现出的冷静
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.
    1. He directed various TV shows...
       他执导过多种题材的电视节目。
    2. The film was directed by Howard Hawks.
       该影片是由霍华德·霍克斯导演的。
    3. ...Miss Birkin's long-held ambition to direct as well as act.
       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.
    1. They have been directed to give special attention to the problem of poverty...
       他们得到指示要特别关注贫困问题。
    2. The Bishop directed the faithful to stay at home.
       主教要求信徒们呆在家中。
13. ADJ 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.
    1. She is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria.
       她是维多利亚女王的嫡系后代。
14. See also: direction directly

1. You are buying direct, rather than through an agent.
   你这是直接购买，而不是通过代理人。
2. The demonstrators have now made a direct challenge to the authority of the government.
   示威者现在直接对政府的权威发出了质疑。
3. The study also demonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality
   该研究还表明了肥胖症和死亡率之间存在直接的联系。
4. They'd come on a direct flight from Athens.
   他们是搭乘从雅典直飞这里的航班过来的。
5. Medicines should be stored away from direct sunlight
   药品的储放应避免阳光直射。
6. Direct illumination is harsh and unflattering.
   直射光照明既刺目又呆板。
7. He has direct experience of the process of privatisation
   他对私有化过程有着切身体会。
8. He seemed to be in direct contact with the Boss
   他似乎直接和老板联系。
9. 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。
10. 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。
11. 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。
12. 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。
13. He avoided giving a direct answer
    他避免作出正面回答。
14. The new songs are more direct
    这些新歌听起来更直入人心。
15. 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。
16. I directed the extinguisher at the fire without effect
    我把灭火器对准了火焰，但没起作用。
17. He directed the tiny beam of light at the roof.
    他把那一小束光对准了屋顶。
18. The learner's attention needs to be directed to the significant features
    需要将学习者的注意力引向那些着重点上。
19. Do not be surprised if, initially, she directs her anger at you
    如果一上来她就冲你发火，不必惊讶。
20. One assassination attempt was directed against the country's top three government leaders.
    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。
21. She could hardly believe the question was directed towards her
    她很难相信这个问题是冲她来的。
22. The abuse was directed at the TV crews
    这些辱骂是冲着电视台的工作人员来的。
23. Arnold directed a meaningful look at Irma.
    阿诺德意味深长地看了艾尔玛一眼。
24. Could you direct them to Dr Lamont's office, please?
    你能告诉他们去拉蒙特医生的办公室怎么走吗？
25. Inside, a guard directed them to the right.
    进去后，一名警卫把他们引向了右边。
26. Christopher will direct day-to-day operations.
    克里斯托弗将管理日常的运营。
27. He directed various TV shows
    他执导过多种题材的电视节目。
28. The film was directed by Howard Hawks.
    该影片是由霍华德·霍克斯导演的。
29. They have been directed to give special attention to the problem of poverty
    他们得到指示要特别关注贫困问题。
30. The Bishop directed the faithful to stay at home.
    主教要求信徒们呆在家中。

  direct directly straight【导航词义：直接】

  direct adv. 径直地

〔辨析〕指行程途中不停歇、不改变方向，直奔目的地。

  directly adv. 直接地

〔辨析〕指不经由其他人、动作、过程等而直接起作用。

  straight adv. 径直，不延误地

〔辨析〕强调立即做某事， 中间没有停顿或耽搁。

  guide conduct direct lead【导航词义：引导】

  guide v. 带领，引导

〔辨析〕指带领某人至某处，也指为某人或某物引路，引申则指引导某人的行为或观点。

  conduct v. 〈正式〉引导，带领；为…导游

〔辨析〕指引领某人去某处，或带游客游览。

  direct v. 〈正式〉给…指路

〔辨析〕指为某人指示方向，但不是亲自带路。

  lead v. 引领，带领；给…当先导

〔辨析〕指引领某人至某处，或走在前面给一群人、动物、车队或船队引路或开道。

  manage administer direct govern【导航词义：管理】

  manage v. 管理，经营

〔辨析〕指管理公司、组织等，通常要为别人的工作负责任。

  administer v. 管理，治理

〔辨析〕指管理公司、机构、国家等的事务，通常用被动语态。

  direct v. 指导，管理

〔辨析〕指通过组织人或活动对项目等进行管理。

  govern v. 治理，管理

〔辨析〕指依法治理国家、城市等。

  plain blunt candid direct frank【导航词义：坦率的】

  plain adj. 坦白的，直率的

〔辨析〕强调坦诚的、如实表达所思所想的。

  blunt adj. 耿直的，不客气的

〔辨析〕强调直言不讳的，即便可能使别人不悦。

  candid adj. 坦诚的，直言不讳的

〔辨析〕强调直率的，即使事实令人不舒服或尴尬也要直言相告，不加以隐瞒。

  direct adj. 率直的，直截了当的

〔辨析〕强调不拐弯抹角的。

  frank adj. 坦率的，坦诚的

〔辨析〕强调有话直说的，不隐瞒自己的观点、意见等。

  point aim direct【导航词义：瞄准】

  point v. 对准

〔辨析〕泛指用某物对准某物或某人。

  aim v. 瞄准，对准

〔辨析〕指选定射击或动作、行动等的目标，并向其瞄准。

  direct v. 对准

〔辨析〕指把具体之物对准某个方向或某人，也可指使抽象之物有所针对。

verb

1. plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
   1. he masterminded the robbery

   Synonym:    mastermindengineerorganizeorganiseorchestrate

2. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

   Synonym:    calculateaim

3. command with authority
   1. He directed the children to do their homework

4. give directions to
   1. I directed them towards the town hall

5. put an address on (an envelope)

   Synonym:    address

6. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
   1. He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
   2. criticism directed at her superior
   3. direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself

   Synonym:    targetaimplacepoint

7. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
   1. Please don't aim at your little brother!
   2. He trained his gun on the burglar
   3. Don't train your camera on the women
   4. Take a swipe at one's opponent

   Synonym:    aimtaketraintake aim

8. guide the actors in (plays and films)

9. lead, as in the performance of a composition
   1. conduct an orchestr

   Synonym:    conductlead

10. direct the course

    Synonym:    steermaneuvermanoeuvermanoeuvrepointheadguidechannelizechannelise

11. cause to go somewhere
    1. The explosion sent the car flying in the air
    2. She sent her children to camp
    3. He directed all his energies into his dissertation

    Synonym:    send

12. take somebody somewhere
    1. We lead him to our chief
    2. can you take me to the main entrance?
    3. He conducted us to the palace

    Synonym:    leadtakeconductguide

13. be in charge of

adj

1. lacking compromising or mitigating elements
   1. the direct opposite

2. direct in spatial dimensions
   1. a direct route
   2. a direct flight
   3. a direct hit

3. (of a current) flowing in one direction only
   1. direct current

4. straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
   1. a direct question
   2. a direct response
   3. a direct approach

5. similar in nature or effect or relation to another quantity
   1. a term is in direct proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other increases (or decreases)

6. moving from west to east on the celestial sphere

7. having no intervening persons, agents, conditions
   1. in direct sunlight
   2. in direct contact with the voters
   3. direct exposure to the disease
   4. a direct link
   5. the direct cause of the accident
   6. direct vote

   Synonym:    unmediated

8. in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
   1. a direct quotation
   2. repeated their dialog verbatim

   Synonym:    verbatim

9. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
   1. lineal ancestors
   2. lineal heirs
   3. a direct descendant of the king
   4. direct heredity

   Synonym:    lineal

10. being an immediate result or consequence
    1. a direct result of the accident

adv

1. without deviation
   1. the path leads directly to the lake
   2. went direct to the office

   Synonym:    directlystraight