|
|
- pronunciation:
- d
rekt
- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
directs, directing, directed |
| definition 1: |
to give instructions that lead or guide.
指路
Can you direct me to the main office?你能指给我去主办公室的路吗？
- similar words:
- conduct, guide, lead, orient, point, show, steer, usher
|
| definition 2: |
to manage or control.
指挥
The chief of police directs the police force.警察局长领导警察队伍。- synonyms:
- head, lead, run
- similar words:
- administer, conduct, control, guide, handle, manage, moderate, supervise
|
| definition 3: |
to control by giving orders; command.
命令, 让
We directed the movers to put the sofa by the window.我们让搬家人员把沙发放到窗户边。- synonyms:
- control, instruct
- similar words:
- bid, command, conduct, dictate, lead, order, tell
|
| definition 4: |
to aim what one says or writes towards a particular person or group.
指向, 发给
I directed my letter of complaint to the head of the company.One reporter directed his question to the First Lady, not to the President.我把我的投诉信发给了公司的领导。一名记者将他的问题提给第一夫人，而不是给总统。- synonyms:
- address
- similar words:
- aim, cast, fix, level, send
|
| definition 5: |
to send or aim towards a place.
指向, 对准
He directed the beam of light at the back of the closet.他把光束指向衣柜的后面。- synonyms:
- point, send
- similar words:
- aim, beam, cast, concentrate, fix, level, shine, steer, train
|
| definition 6: |
to lead and instruct in the making of (a film, play, or the like).
导演, 指挥
He directed several films that were very successful.他导演了几部影片都很成功。 |
| related words: |
address, advise, ask, commission, deliver, demand, dominate, give, govern, lead, motion, pilot, refer, require, route, run, set, shape, throw, transmit, turn |
|
|
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
going in a straight line or on a straight course.
直接的
I'll show you the most direct route to my house.我会让你看去我家的最直接的路线。- antonyms:
- indirect, roundabout
- similar words:
- express, shortest, straight
|
| definition 2: |
truthful and open.
直接的
He was direct but kind when he pointed out my mistakes.他指出我的错误时，很直接但很善意。- synonyms:
- frank, straight
- antonyms:
- devious, indirect, reserved
- similar words:
- aboveboard, blunt, explicit, honest, open, truthful
|
| related words: |
intent, outspoken, through |
|
|
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
in a straight line without stopping.
直达地
We will fly direct to Tokyo.我们将直接飞往东京。- synonyms:
- right, straight
|
| derivation: |
directness (n.) |
The word direct
contains the following parts:
di-3
Latin
prefix
that means not, apart, reverse, negate
  More about this word part:
The prefix di-3 is a form of dis- used before roots beginning with "v," "g," and "s," such as "vert," "gress," and "rect." See dis-3
Example words:
reg, rect, rig1
Latin
root
that means king, rule, guide; straight
Example words:
correct, direct, direction, director, dirigible, erect, irregular, rectangle, regime, regiment, region, regular, regulate, regulation
|