indirect
英 [ɪndɪ'rekt; ɪndaɪ-]
美[,ɪndə'rɛkt]
- adj. 间接的；迂回的；非直截了当的
英英释意
- 1. having intervening factors or persons or influences;
- "reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light"
- "indirect evidence"
- "an indirect cause"
- 2. not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination;
- "sometimes taking an indirect path saves time"
- "must take an indirect couse in sailing"
- 3. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines;
- "cousins are collateral relatives"
- "an indirect descendant of the Stuarts"
- 4. extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action;
- "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"
- "an indirect insult"
- "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"
- "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"
- "known as a shady indirect fellow"
- 5. not as a direct effect or consequence;
- "indirect benefits"
- "an indirect advantage"
双语例句
- 1. Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that'sgoing on elsewhere.
- 企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。
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- 2. His influence has been profound, but it has been indirect.
- 他的影响是深远的，但不是直接的。
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- 3. His remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for economic aid.
- 他的话相当于拐弯抹角地请求经济援助。
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- 4. The goods went by a rather indirect route.
- 这些货物运输时走了一条非常迂回的路线。
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- 5. There were indirect references to his opponent.
- 隐晦提到了他的反对者。
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