direction

名词 n.
/dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/|/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/    /dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/|/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/|/dɪˈɹek.ʃən/|/dɑeˈɹek.ʃən/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston). countable,uncountable
    — Keep going in the same direction.
  2. A general trend for future action. countable,uncountable
  3. Guidance, instruction. countable,uncountable
    — The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.
  4. The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc. countable,uncountable
    — The screenplay was good, but the direction was weak.
  5. The body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directorate. countable,dated,uncountable
    — I shall not rest satisfied with merely employing my capital in insuring ships. I shall buy up some good Life Assurance shares, and cut into the Direction.
  6. A person's address. archaic,countable,uncountable
    — Her aunt Leonella was still at Cordova, and she knew not her direction.

词形变化

directions plural

词源

From Middle English direccioun, from Old French direccion, from Latin dīrēctiō. Equivalent to direct + -ion.
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