1where to/from方向ADJECTIVE | VERB + DIRECTION | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤same同一方向◇They were both going in the same direction.他們倆朝同一個方向走。➤different, opposing, opposite, reverse, separate (especially NAmE) 不同的方向;相反的方向◇We are pulled in opposing directions by our emotions.我們因感情問題而分道揚鑣。◇The ride in the reverse direction is a mere $4.反方向車程只需花 4 美元。◇We both walked off in separate directions.我們倆朝不同方向走開了。➤right, wrong正確的/錯誤的方向◇Unfortunately, we were going in the wrong direction.可惜我們走錯了方向。➤general大致方向◇I fired in the general direction of the officer's head, and missed.我朝軍官頭部的大致方向開了槍,卻射偏了。➤expected, predicted預期的/預計的方向◇America has not moved in the expected direction.美國沒有朝預期的方向前行。◇the predicted direction of climate change in the near term近期氣候變化的預測方向➤unexpected意料之外的方向◇Support came from an unexpected direction.支持來自於一個出人意料的方面。➤clockwise順時針方向◇Turn the dial in a clockwise direction.按順時針方向撥動撥號盤。➤anticlockwise, counterclockwise (NAmE) 逆時針方向▸➤downward, upward向下的/向上的方向◇These figures may have to be revised in an upward direction.這些數字或許得上調。➤backward, forward向後的/向前的方向◇She shoved Sarah in the general forward direction.她大致向前推着薩拉。➤northerly, southerly, etc.向北、向南等的方向◇The current flows in a south-easterly direction.水朝東南方向流去。➤east-west, north-south西東/南北方向◇The runway was constructed in a north-south direction.跑道是沿南北方向建的。➤horizontal, vertical水平/垂直方向◇A scanner deflects the laser beam in horizontal and vertical directions.掃描儀在水平和垂直方向上使激光束轉變方向。➤random任意的方向◇He started to run in a random direction.他開始漫無目的地跑。➤cardinal, compass (both especially NAmE) 基本方位;羅盤方向◇a house oriented exactly to the cardinal directions一所正南正北的房子◇I measured the distance and compass direction between successive positions.我測量了相連位置間的距離和羅盤方向。➤wind風向◇When sailing, keep a constant check on changes in wind direction.航行時要時刻檢查風向。VERB + DIRECTION➤take選擇方向◇Which direction do we have to take?我們必須選擇哪個方向?➤change, reverse, switch改變/掉轉/切換方向◇The wind had changed direction.風向已經變了。◇What happens if you reverse the direction of the current?如果倒轉電流方向會怎樣呢 ?◇Suddenly, the wind switched directions.突然間風向變了。➤flow in, go in, go off in朝⋯方向流動/走去/走開▸➤follow, head in, move in, travel in沿着⋯方向;朝⋯方向前進;朝⋯方向移動◇Dan followed the direction the sign had pointed.丹沿着路標指示的方向走。◇The convoy is moving in the direction of the capital.護送車隊正朝首都方向前進。➤veer in, veer off in轉往⋯方向◇While he was studying in Paris, his thinking suddenly veered off in a new direction.在巴黎學習期間,他的思想突然轉向了新的方向。➤come from, come in來自⋯方向◇He was hit by a truck coming in the opposite direction.他被迎面開來的一輛卡車撞了。➤face, face in朝向⋯方向◇I didn't see the accident because I was facing in the opposite direction.我沒有看到事故,因為當時我面朝相反的方向。➤glance in, look in, nod in, point in朝⋯方向瞥;朝⋯方向看;朝⋯方向點頭;指向⋯方向◇She glanced in his direction.她朝他的方向瞥了一眼。◇'Look!' she said, pointing in the direction of the coast.“看 ! ”她指着海岸的方向說道。➤indicate, point out顯示發展方向;指示⋯方向◇The adults gazed in the direction indicated.大人們注視着指示的方向。➤nudge sb in, point sb in把某人朝⋯方向推動;為某人指出⋯方向◇We have to nudge politicians in the right direction.我們必須把搞政治的推向正確的方向。◇I can't come with you, but I can point you in the general direction.我不能跟你一起去,不過我可以給你指出大致的方向。➤pull (sb/sth) in (oftenfigurative) (把⋯)向⋯方向拉◇There are different considerations, pulling in different directions.有各種不同的考慮,常將事情帶向不同的方向。PREPOSITION➤from a/the direction從⋯方向◇There was shriek of laughter from the direction of Sarah's room.從薩拉的房間方向傳來了一陣尖聲大笑。◇Let's approach the subject from a different direction.讓我們換個角度來看這個問題吧。➤in a/the direction朝⋯方向◇The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction.飛機正朝北飛行。PHRASES➤the direction of flow, the direction of movement, the direction of travel流動/移動/行進方向◇I prefer to be facing the direction of travel.我喜歡面朝行進的方向。➤the direction of sb's gaze某人凝視的方向◇She followed the direction of his gaze.她順着他凝視的視線望去。➤from all directions, from both directions從四處;從兩邊◇People came running from all directions.人們從四面八方跑過來。➤in all directions, in both directions朝四處;朝兩邊◇The blast sent debris flying in all directions.爆炸使碎屑向四處飛散。◇The road was blocked in both directions.路的兩個方向都被堵住了。➤a glance in sb/sth's direction, a nod in sb/sth's direction朝⋯方向的一瞥/點頭◇People passed by without a glance in her direction.人們經過時都不朝她那個方向看。◇The report gives a brief nod in the direction of green issues (= mentions them briefly). (figurative) 這篇報道簡要提到環保問題。➤a sense of direction方向感◇I don't have much sense of direction.我沒有什麼方向感。➤in any particular direction, in no particular direction在任何特定方向;沒有特定方向◇The story does not go in any particular direction.故事沒有朝特定方向發展。◇She stalked away, in no particular direction.她漫無目的地大踏步走開了。direction
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2development發展ADJECTIVE | VERB + DIRECTION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤new新發展方向◇The party must take a new direction if it is to survive.如果該黨要生存的話,就必須走上新的發展方向。➤right, wrong正確的/錯誤的發展方向➤desired期望的發展方向◇These incentives should move the industry in the desired direction.這些鼓勵措施應促進工業向期望的方向發展。➤positive積極的發展方向◇I felt the company was headed in a positive direction.我認為公司朝着積極的方向發展。◇a step to change your life in a positive direction積極地改變你生活方向的舉措➤promising有前途的發展方向◇This points to a promising new direction for cancer research.這為癌症研究指出了新的發展前景。➤clear明確的發展方向◇No clear direction in policy can be identified.政策中不見明確的方向。➤future未來的方向◇the debate about the future direction of socialism有關社會主義未來方向的爭論➤policy, strategic政策/戰略方向◇His understanding of our business will further strengthen our strategic direction.他對我們公司的理解會進一步鞏固我們策略的發展方向。VERB + DIRECTION➤take走上⋯發展方向◇It is hard to know which direction the Church will take.很難知道教會將朝哪個方向發展。➤change, shift (especially NAmE) 改變發展方向◇It's time to change direction and find a new job.該轉變方向找份新工作了。◇The company needed to shift direction if it was going to survive.如果公司要生存下去,就需要改變發展方向。➤go in, move in朝⋯方向发展◇At least things are moving in the right direction now.至少情況正在向正確的方向發展。➤influence, shape影響發展方向◇the critical decisions that shape the direction of our lives影響我們生活發展方向的至關重要的決定➤determine決定發展方向◇First determine the direction of your expected business growth.首先確定好公司業務的預期增長方向。◇She's a young woman, determining the direction of her life.她是位決定着自己人生發展方向的年輕女性。➤set確定發展方向◇The proposals aim to set a new direction for local government.提議旨在為當地政府確定新的發展方向。➤indicate指出發展方向◇The recommendations indicate possible directions for further studies.推薦信指出今後學習可能的發展方向。PHRASES➤a change of direction發展方向的轉變◇This was a major change of direction for Britain's foreign policy.這是英國外交政策方向上的一個重大轉變。➤a shift in direction方向轉變◇The book signals a shift in direction from her earlier novels.這本書標誌着她不同於早期小說的轉變。➤a step in... direction向⋯方向的一步◇The first step in this direction will be a discussion with the unions.朝此方向邁出的第一步將是與工會進行討論。➤a step in the right direction, a step in the wrong direction向正確方向/錯誤方向的一步◇The new law is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, but it doesn't go far enough.新法律無疑是向正確方向邁出了一步,可惜步子還不夠大。➤in one direction朝一個方向發展◇I was being pushed in one direction.我被推到了只有一條路可選的境地。◇The market is moving primarily in one direction.市場主要朝一個方向發展。direction
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3purpose目標ADJECTIVE | VERB + DIRECTION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤clear明確的目標◇Do not let the discussion fragment into a desultory conversation with no clear direction.不要讓討論變得支離破碎,成為沒有明確方向的漫談。VERB + DIRECTION➤be lacking in, lack缺少方向;沒有方向◇Once again her life felt lacking in direction.她又一次感到人生缺少方向。PHRASES➤a sense of direction目標感◇We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction.我們要找一個有明確目標的人。direction
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4(often directions) instructions指示ADJECTIVE | VERB + DIRECTION | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤clear, good, precise, specific明確的/良好的/準確的/具體的指示◇Isabel's directions are always very precise.伊莎貝爾的指示總是很明確。◇The teacher gives specific directions and corrects your pose.老師給出具體的指示並糾正你的姿勢。➤step-by-step逐步的指示◇Each card has step-by-step directions on one side.每張卡片的一面都有一步步的指示。➤easy-to-follow簡單易學的指南◇Each chapter includes easy-to-follow directions for a variety of activities.每一章節都包含對各種活動的簡易指南。➤stage舞台指示◇Shakespeare's famous stage direction, 'Exit, pursued by a bear.'莎士比亞著名的舞台指示:“退場,一隻熊緊追在後。”➤driving駕駛指示◇Internet sites that offer everything from driving directions to subway maps提供從駕駛指南到地鐵地圖的包羅萬象的網站➤online在線指示◇Just follow the online directions to take the quiz.根據在線指示進行測驗即可。➤label (NAmE) 標籤指示◇Follow label directions for best results.根據標籤指示找到最好的結果。VERB + DIRECTION➤ask, ask for問路◇Let's stop and ask for directions.我們停下來問一下路吧。➤give sb, provide給某人指路;指引道路◇Can you give me directions for getting to John's?你能告訴我怎樣去約翰家嗎?◇signs providing directions to the new concert hall指向新音樂廳的標誌➤get得到指引◇We got directions to the hall from a man in the town.我們從鎮裏的一個人那兒得知去禮堂的路。➤follow按照說明◇Just follow the directions on the box.按照盒子上的說明做就可以了。PREPOSITION➤direction for關於⋯的說明◇Are there any directions for putting up the tent?有什麼搭建帳篷的指示說明嗎 ?➤direction to往⋯的指示◇Can you give me directions to the post office?你能告訴我去郵局怎麼走嗎 ?direction
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5control/guidance管理;引導ADJECTIVE | VERB + DIRECTION | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤clear明確的引導◇In effective classrooms the teacher provided clear direction.在有效的課堂活動中老師進行明確的引導。➤strategic戰略導向◇the strategic direction of the company公司的戰略導向➤spiritual精神上的指導◇The monarch looks to the archbishop for spiritual direction.君主向大主教尋求精神上的指引。➤government政府管理◇All such research is under government direction.此類研究全部由政府管理。VERB + DIRECTION➤give sb, provide (sb with)給予某人指導;(為某人)提供指導PREPOSITION➤under sb's direction在某人的指導下◇They work under the direction of a senior manager.他們在一位高級主管的指導下工作。➤direction from來自⋯的指導◇The new workers need direction from a supervisor.新工人需要一位主管進行指導。
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