音标：[di'rekʃәn]
n. 方向, 指导, 趋势
【计】 方向; 流向
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direction的短语、例句：
direction
n
1
(a) [C] course taken by a moving person or thing; way that a person or thing looks or faces 方向
Tom went off in one direction and Harry in another. 汤姆朝一个方向走, 哈里则朝另一个方向走.
The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction. 飞机正在向北飞去.
The signpost points in a westerly direction. 路标指向西.
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. 警察一到, 人群就向四面八方散开了.
(b) [C] (fig 比喻) way in which sb/sth develops or is developed 趋向; 趋势; 动向
new directions in current research 当前研究的新动向
That is the present direction of government thinking. 这就是如今政府考虑问题的取向.
We´re making changes in various directions, ie of various types. 我们正在多方面进行改革.
2 [C usu pl 通常作复数]
information or instructions about what to do, where to go, how to do sth, etc 指南; 指示; 说明书; 用法说明; 操作说明
Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. 盒上印有装配模型的简要说明.
I gave him full directions to enable him to find the house. 我向他作了详细说明, 好让他能找到那房子.
3 directions [pl]
address on a letter, parcel, etc （信件、 包裹等上的）姓名地址
The parcel was returned to the sender because the directions were incorrect. 包裹因姓名地址有误而退给了寄件人.
4 [U] management; supervision; guidance 管理; 监督; 指导; 指点
He did the work under my direction. 他在我的指导下做这件事.
She was entrusted with the direction of the project. 她受委托负责这项计划.
He feels the need for firm direction, ie wants sb to guide and advise him. 他感到需要有人好好地指点自己.
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