1ADJ [usually ADJ n]间接的;非直接的 An indirect result or effect is not caused immediately and obviously by a thing or person, but happens because of something else that they have done. 间接的;非直接的
Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that's going on elsewhere.
企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。
Millions could die of hunger as an indirect result of the war.
作为战争的间接后果,数百万人可能会死于饥饿。
His influence has been profound, but it has been indirect.
3ADJ-GRADED (话语或信息)含蓄的,拐弯抹角的Indirect remarks and information suggest something or refer to it, without actually mentioning it or stating it clearly. (话语或信息)含蓄的,拐弯抹角的
His remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for economic aid.