directed

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. The film — tautly directed by horror-meister Sam Raimi — is almost assured an Oscar nomination.
   这部由恐怖片大师萨姆·莱米倾力执导的影片几乎可以稳拿奥斯卡提名奖。
2. His bent for natural history directed him towards his first job.
   他选择第一份工作是出自对博物学的热爱。
3. The film is directed with a technical bravura and visual splendour.
   这部电影的导演过分卖弄摄影技巧，追求华丽炫目的视觉效果。
4. I directed the extinguisher at the fire without effect
   我把灭火器对准了火焰，但没起作用。
5. He directed the tiny beam of light at the roof.
   他把那一小束光对准了屋顶。
6. 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。
7. 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. She could hardly believe the question was directed towards her
   她很难相信这个问题是冲她来的。
9. 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。
10. Arnold directed a meaningful look at Irma.
    阿诺德意味深长地看了艾尔玛一眼。
11. Inside, a guard directed them to the right.
    进去后，一名警卫把他们引向了右边。
12. He directed various TV shows
    他执导过多种题材的电视节目。
13. The film was directed by Howard Hawks.
    该影片是由霍华德·霍克斯导演的。
14. 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。
15. The Bishop directed the faithful to stay at home.
    主教要求信徒们呆在家中。
16. She found it hard to accept some of the criticisms directed towards her and her work
    她发现某些针对自己和自己工作的批评意见很难接受。
17. Their ire was directed mainly at the government.
    他们的怒火主要指向政府。
18. The Council unanimously directed city staff to prepare a status report on the project
    委员会一致要求市政府工作人员就该项目准备一份进度报告。
19. He turned round and directed a torrent of abuse at me.
    他转过身来冲我劈头盖脸地骂了一通。
20. That remark wasn't directed at you.
    那话不是冲你说的。
21. What she said was not directed at you.
    她的话不是对着你的。
22. The movie will be directed by him.
    那部影片将由他执导。
23. The play was written and directed by two young writers.
    这个话剧是由两位青年作家编导的。
24. The treaty is not directed against any third country.
    这个条约不针对任何第三国。
25. Don't get me wrong; what I said is not directed at you.
    你别过心，我说这话并不是针对你的。
26. This remark is not directed at any one.
    这一评语并不针对任何人。
27. The firemen directed jets of water at the burning building.
    消防队员把水柱喷向燃烧着的楼房。
28. They directed all the guns against the fort.
    他们把所有的炮都对准那个要塞。
29. The system is directed at providing help for old people.
    这项制度旨在为老人提供帮助。

adj

1. manageable by a supervising agent
   1. a directed program of study

2. (often used in combination) having a specified direction
   1. a positively directed vector
   2. goal-directed