direction

英 [dəˈrekʃn] 美[də'rɛkʃn]

近义词care management guidance regulation leadership command administration charge orchestration handling government control rule

n. 方向；指导；趋势；用法说明

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复数: directions;

中文词源

direction 方向

来自direct, 管理，引导。引申义方向，正确指引。后词义通用化。

英英释意

1. a line leading to a place or point;: "he looked the other direction"; "didn't know the way home"

2. the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves;: "he checked the direction and velocity of the wind"

3. a general course along which something has a tendency to develop;: "I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts"; "his ideals determined the direction of his career"; "they proposed a new direction for the firm"

4. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

5. the act of managing something;: "he was given overall management of the program"; "is the direction of the economy a function of government?"

6. a message describing how something is to be done;: "he gave directions faster than she could follow them"

7. the act of setting and holding a course;: "a new council was installed under the direction of the king"

8. a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something;: "the judge's charge to the jury"

9. the concentration of attention or energy on something;: "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"

英文词源

direction (n.): c. 1400, "orderly arrangement;" c. 1500 as "action of directing," from Latin directionem (nominative directio), noun of action from past participle stem of dirigere (see direct (v.)). Meaning "course pursued by a moving object" is from 1660s. Related: Directional.

同义词辨析

command, order, direction, instruction

这些名词均含"命令"之意。

command：较正式用词，强调权威性、全局性和强制性。

order：普通用词，侧重指具体的命令。

direction：正式用词，指口头或书面的指示或命令。内容不一定详尽，语气较缓和，不太强调强制性。也可指指导性的说明。

instruction：书面用词，指不容违反、不容推翻的命令。也多指包含具体说明的指示。

考试真题

They need to rid their minds of sentimentalism ( ' , 感情用事): the most successful teams have leaders who are able to set an overall direction and take immediate action.

If the robot is unsure whether an animal is suitable for the microwave, it has the opportunity to stop, send out beeps ( ' , 嘟嘟声 ), and ask for directions from a human.

If you have a sign in your yard declaring what setup you use, that'd point them in the right direction, though at that point, we're talking about a highly targeted, semi-sophisticated attack, and not the sort of forced-entry attack that makes up the majority of burglaries.

However the solution to any problem begins with a step in a direction.

It's a learning experience that attacks you from multiple sensory directions.

While it may be common for university researchers to try their luck in the commercial world, there is very little traffic in the opposite direction.

In 1958, Australian scientist David Warren developed a flight-memory recorder that would track basic information like altitude and direction.

Janet told me where your class is, but she didn't give me directions to your office.

Directions to the classroom building

Well, Newton is in the other direction.

Well, first, (9)I'd like directions to go to Norwalk

they are actually in opposite directions

They are in opposite directions.

Respect is shown by looking in the general direction but avoiding direct eye contact.

If you have a sign in your yard declaring what setup you use, that'd point them in the right direction, though at that point, we're talking about a highly targeted, semi-sophisticated attack, and not the sort of forced-entry attack that makes up the major

They are sensitive to the dynamics of the negotiation, the way of rises and falls and how it may change direction.

They need to rid their minds of sentimentalism: the most successful teams have leaders who are able to set an overall direction and take immediate action.

They indicate the future direction of media reform.

It is the direction energy development should follow.

just perceiving norms is enough to cause people to adjust their behaviour in the direction of the crowd.

Whether it's a sports team or a presidential campaign, everybody relishes having the big momentum, because it makes them harder to stop or change direction.

Oprah Winfrey's honorary doctorate was a step in the wrong direction.

Other funding agencies, public and private, are moving in a similar direction.

Crucially, as they opened up their markets, they balanced market economy with sensible government direction.

Respect is shown by looking in the general direction but avoiding direct eye contact.

Although many people say the new Barbies are a step in the right direction, some people say they don't go far enough.

birds flock together, fish school together, cattle herd together...just perceiving norms is enough to cause people to adjust their behaviour in the direction of the crowd.

Good leaders left the company, taking Nokia's sense of vision and direction with them.

More than drones dropping a new supply of underwear on your doorstep, Apple's massively successful brick-and-mortar-and-glass retail stores and Amazon's small steps in the same direction are what should keep old-fashioned retailers awake at night.

That means concentrating on the direction of your life in general and your own academic performance specifically.

This mood switch made no difference to the three-month-olds; but for the nine-month-olds, it was enough to renew their interest and they started looking again in the direction of the face.

But footsteps can be muddied and they can go off in different directions.

Change the direction of light travel.

Her warm heart would surely guide her in the right direction.

However, our fascination with the latest, and our under valuation of what has already become common, can, and has, led us in all sorts of wrong directions.

If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China - its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.

It sees the changes of water flow direction in the ocean.

On the surface it seems as ridiculous as following the directions on soup mixes, but the lucky-break wait well serves those who are willing to do it.

She had given us clear directions and we were able to find it easily.

The four-year-old dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal, lost both her sheep and her sense of direction.

Historical particularism, which emphasized the uniqueness of all cultures, gave new direction to anthropology.

Far less certain, however, is how successfully experts and bureaucrats can select our peer groups and steer their activities in virtuous directions.

This is an adequate amount so long as it is aimed in the right direction.

historical particularism, which emphasized the uniqueness of all cultures, gave new direction to anthropology.

Neuroscientist Bonnie Augeung found that the hormone oxytocin increased the amount of eye contact from men toward the interviewer during a brief interview when the direction of their gaze was recorded.

There was an increase in involuntary part-time in June, but the general direction has been down.

实用场景例句

It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction .: 虽然这只是小小的改进，但至少是朝正确方向迈出的一步。

Support came from an unexpected direction.: 一个出人意料的来源提供了帮助。

Let us approach the subject from a different direction.: 咱们从一个不同的角度来探讨这个题目吧。

We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction .: 我们想找一个有明确目标的人。

Once again her life felt lacking in direction.: 她的生活似乎又没了方向。

Let's stop and ask for directions.: 咱们停下来问问路吧。

Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box.: 模型装配的简要说明印在盒子上。

All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams.: 所有作品都是在约翰·威廉斯的指导下由学生创作完成的。

There is some clever direction and the film is very well shot.: 由于导演指导有方，影片拍得非常成功。

I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking.: 我对俱乐部的发展趋势很不满意。

The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work.: 这个展览表明她的创作有几个新动向。

I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go) .: 我完全迷失了方向。

When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions .: 警察赶到后，人群便向四面八方散开了。

Tom went off in the direction of home.: 汤姆朝家的方向去了。

She glanced in his direction .: 她朝他那个方向瞥了一眼。

The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction.: 飞机正向北飞去。

The road was blocked in both directions.: 这条路往返方向都堵死了。

They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction .: 他们撞上一辆迎面开来的卡车。

Has the wind changed direction ?: 风向变了吗？

His failures underline the difference between theatre and film direction.: 他的失败说明了导演戏剧和电影是不同的。

He proceeded to give Dan directions to the computer room.: 他接着告诉丹去计算机房该怎么走。

St Andrews was ten miles in the opposite direction...: 圣安德鲁斯在相反方向上 10 英里处。

He drove off in the direction of Larry's shop...: 他驾车朝着拉里商店的方向驶去。

They threatened to walk out if the party did not change direction...: 他们威胁说，如果该党不改变方针，他们就将集体退席。

I've never done any sustained writing, but that might be one of my next directions.: 我以前从未尝试过持续写作，不过那可能是我下一步努力的方向之一。

I should know by now not to throw away the directions until we've finished cooking...: 现在我知道了不该在饭没做完之前就扔掉烹饪说明。

It owns self import and export right.: 公司拥有自营进出口权.

He realized that he was heading in the wrong direction.: 他意识到走错了方向.

In which direction did he go?: 他朝哪个方向去了?

The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction.: 飞机正朝北飞行.

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