| 单词 | direct |
| 释义 | direct direct /; ; / adjective, verb, adverb
■ adjective [usually before noun]
1 happening or done without involving other people or actions in between: Mr Dolan will take direct responsibility for the team. We have direct access to the central computer system. The government has maintained a direct stake in the car manufacturer (= they own shares in it). The hospitals are under the direct control of the department of health.
2 happening as an immediate result of sth, without the influence of sth else: They want to see a direct connection between performance and pay. Businesses will see a direct benefit from the tax cuts. The political tensions in the region had a direct impact on tourism.
3 going in the straightest line between two places without stopping or changing direction: There's no direct flight to Strasbourg-you will have to change in Paris. a direct route/flight
■ verb [+ obj]
1 direct sth to/towards sb/sth | direct sth at/against sb/sth to aim sth in a particular direction or at a particular person: We are directing our efforts towards expanding the business. Much criticism has been directed at the managers. There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to.
2 to control or be in charge of sb/sth: A new manager has been appointed to direct the project. He directed their marketing strategy.
3 to send a letter, etc. to a particular place or to a particular person: Enquiries should be directed to the Customer Services department.
4 (formal) [+ obj or no obj] to give an official order: I had been directed to produce the report by the next day. The judge directed that the case should not proceed.
■ adverb
1 without involving other people or businesses: I prefer to deal with them direct. selling direct to consumers
2 without stopping or changing direction: Can I fly direct from Gatwick to Denver? |
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