| 单词 | direction |
| 释义 | direction noun¹ 1where to/from方向adjective | verb + direction | preposition | phrases adjective➤same同一方向◆they were both going in the same direction.他们俩朝同一个方向走。➤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.我们因感情问题而分道扬镳。◆the ride in the reverse direction is a mere $4.反方向车程只需花 4 美元。◆we both walked off in separate directions.我们俩朝不同方向走开了。➤right, wrong正确的／错误的方向◆unfortunately, we were going in the wrong direction.可惜我们走错了方向。➤general大致方向◆i fired in the general direction of the officer's head, and missed.我朝军官头部的大致方向开了枪，却射偏了。➤expected, predicted预期的／预计的方向◆america has not moved in the expected direction.美国没有朝预期的方向前行。◆the predicted direction of climate change in the near term近期气候变化的预测方向➤unexpected意料之外的方向◆support came from an unexpected direction.支持来自于一个出人意料的方面。➤clockwise顺时针方向◆turn the dial in a clockwise direction.按顺时针方向拨动拨号盘。➤anticlockwise, counterclockwise (name) 逆时针方向▸➤downward, upward向下的／向上的方向◆these figures may have to be revised in an upward direction.这些数字或许得上调。➤backward, forward向后的／向前的方向◆she shoved sarah in the general forward direction.她大致向前推着萨拉。➤northerly, southerly, etc.向北、向南等的方向◆the current flows in a south-easterly direction.水朝东南方向流去。➤east-west, north-south西东／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.扫描仪在水平和垂直方向上使激光束转变方向。➤random任意的方向◆he started to run in a random direction.他开始漫无目的地跑。➤cardinal, compass (both especially name) 基本方位；罗盘方向◆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.我测量了相连位置间的距离和罗盘方向。➤wind风向◆when sailing, keep a constant check on changes in wind direction.航行时要时刻检查风向。verb + direction➤take选择方向◆which direction do we have to take?我们必须选择哪个方向？➤change, reverse, switch改变／掉转／切换方向◆the wind had changed direction.风向已经变了。◆what happens if you reverse the direction of the current?如果倒转电流方向会怎样呢 ?◆suddenly, the wind switched directions.突然间风向变了。➤flow in, go in, go off in朝⋯方向流动／走去／走开▸➤follow, head in, move in, travel in沿着⋯方向；朝⋯方向前进；朝⋯方向移动◆dan followed the direction the sign had pointed.丹沿着路标指示的方向走。◆the convoy is moving in the direction of the capital.护送车队正朝首都方向前进。➤veer in, veer off in转往⋯方向◆while he was studying in paris, his thinking suddenly veered off in a new direction.在巴黎学习期间，他的思想突然转向了新的方向。➤come from, come in来自⋯方向◆he was hit by a truck coming in the opposite direction.他被迎面开来的一辆卡车撞了。➤face, face in朝向⋯方向◆i didn't see the accident because i was facing in the opposite direction.我没有看到事故，因为当时我面朝相反的方向。➤glance in, look in, nod in, point in朝⋯方向瞥；朝⋯方向看；朝⋯方向点头；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 ! ”她指着海岸的方向说道。➤indicate, point out显示发展方向；指示⋯方向◆the adults gazed in the direction indicated.大人们注视着指示的方向。➤nudge sb in, point sb in把某人朝⋯方向推动；为某人指出⋯方向◆we have to nudge politicians in the right direction.我们必须把搞政治的推向正确的方向。◆i can't come with you, but i can point you in the general direction.我不能跟你一起去，不过我可以给你指出大致的方向。➤pull (sb/sth) in (often figurative) （把⋯）向⋯方向拉◆there are different considerations, pulling in different directions.有各种不同的考虑，常将事情带向不同的方向。preposition➤from a/the direction从⋯方向◆there was shriek of laughter from the direction of sarah's room.从萨拉的房间方向传来了一阵尖声大笑。◆let's approach the subject from a different direction.让我们换个角度来看这个问题吧。➤in a/the direction朝⋯方向◆the aircraft was flying in a northerly direction.飞机正朝北飞行。phrases➤the direction of flow, the direction of movement, the direction of travel流动／移动／行进方向◆i prefer to be facing the direction of travel.我喜欢面朝行进的方向。➤the direction of sb's gaze某人凝视的方向◆she followed the direction of his gaze.她顺着他凝视的视线望去。➤from all directions, from both directions从四处；从两边◆people came running from all directions.人们从四面八方跑过来。➤in all directions, in both directions朝四处；朝两边◆the blast sent debris flying in all directions.爆炸使碎屑向四处飞散。◆the road was blocked in both directions.路的两个方向都被堵住了。➤a glance in sb/sth's direction, a nod in sb/sth's direction朝⋯方向的一瞥／点头◆people passed by without a glance in her direction.人们经过时都不朝她那个方向看。◆the report gives a brief nod in the direction of green issues (= mentions them briefly). (figurative) 这篇报道简要提到环保问题。➤a sense of direction方向感◆i don't have much sense of direction.我没有什么方向感。➤in any particular direction, in no particular direction在任何特定方向；没有特定方向◆the story does not go in any particular direction.故事没有朝特定方向发展。◆she stalked away, in no particular direction.她漫无目的地大踏步走开了。direction noun² 2development发展adjective | verb + direction | phrases adjective➤new新发展方向◆the party must take a new direction if it is to survive.如果该党要生存的话，就必须走上新的发展方向。➤right, wrong正确的／错误的发展方向➤desired期望的发展方向◆these incentives should move the industry in the desired direction.这些鼓励措施应促进工业向期望的方向发展。➤positive积极的发展方向◆i felt the company was headed in a positive direction.我认为公司朝着积极的方向发展。◆a step to change your life in a positive direction积极地改变你生活方向的举措➤promising有前途的发展方向◆this points to a promising new direction for cancer research.这为癌症研究指出了新的发展前景。➤clear明确的发展方向◆no clear direction in policy can be identified.政策中不见明确的方向。➤future未来的方向◆the debate about the future direction of socialism有关社会主义未来方向的争论➤policy, strategic政策／战略方向◆his understanding of our business will further strengthen our strategic direction.他对我们公司的理解会进一步巩固我们策略的发展方向。verb + direction➤take走上⋯发展方向◆it is hard to know which direction the church will take.很难知道教会将朝哪个方向发展。➤change, shift (especially name) 改变发展方向◆it's time to change direction and find a new job.该转变方向找份新工作了。◆the company needed to shift direction if it was going to survive.如果公司要生存下去，就需要改变发展方向。➤go in, move in朝⋯方向发展◆at least things are moving in the right direction now.至少情况正在向正确的方向发展。➤influence, shape影响发展方向◆the critical decisions that shape the direction of our lives影响我们生活发展方向的至关重要的决定➤determine决定发展方向◆first determine the direction of your expected business growth.首先确定好公司业务的预期增长方向。◆she's a young woman, determining the direction of her life.她是位决定着自己人生发展方向的年轻女性。➤set确定发展方向◆the proposals aim to set a new direction for local government.提议旨在为当地政府确定新的发展方向。➤indicate指出发展方向◆the recommendations indicate possible directions for further studies.推荐信指出今后学习可能的发展方向。phrases➤a change of direction发展方向的转变◆this was a major change of direction for britain's foreign policy.这是英国外交政策方向上的一个重大转变。➤a shift in direction方向转变◆the book signals a shift in direction from her earlier novels.这本书标志着她不同于早期小说的转变。➤a step in... direction向⋯方向的一步◆the first step in this direction will be a discussion with the unions.朝此方向迈出的第一步将是与工会进行讨论。➤a step in the right direction, a step in the wrong direction向正确方向／错误方向的一步◆the new law is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, but it doesn't go far enough.新法律无疑是向正确方向迈出了一步，可惜步子还不够大。➤in one direction朝一个方向发展◆i was being pushed in one direction.我被推到了只有一条路可选的境地。◆the market is moving primarily in one direction.市场主要朝一个方向发展。direction noun³ 3purpose目标adjective | verb + direction | phrases adjective➤clear明确的目标◆do not let the discussion fragment into a desultory conversation with no clear direction.不要让讨论变得支离破碎，成为没有明确方向的漫谈。verb + direction➤be lacking in, lack缺少方向；没有方向◆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目标感◆we are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction.我们要找一个有明确目标的人。direction noun⁴ 4(often directions) instructions指示adjective | verb + direction | preposition adjective➤clear, good, precise, specific明确的／良好的／准确的／具体的指示◆isabel's directions are always very precise.伊莎贝尔的指示总是很明确。◆the teacher gives specific directions and corrects your pose.老师给出具体的指示并纠正你的姿势。➤step-by-step逐步的指示◆each card has step-by-step directions on one side.每张卡片的一面都有一步步的指示。➤easy-to-follow简单易学的指南◆each chapter includes easy-to-follow directions for a variety of activities.每一章节都包含对各种活动的简易指南。➤stage舞台指示◆shakespeare's famous stage direction, 'exit, pursued by a bear.'莎士比亚著名的舞台指示：“退场，一只熊紧追在后。”➤driving驾驶指示◆internet sites that offer everything from driving directions to subway maps提供从驾驶指南到地铁地图的包罗万象的网站➤online在线指示◆just follow the online directions to take the quiz.根据在线指示进行测验即可。➤label (name) 标签指示◆follow label directions for best results.根据标签指示找到最好的结果。verb + direction➤ask, ask for问路◆let's stop and ask for directions.我们停下来问一下路吧。➤give sb, provide给某人指路；指引道路◆can you give me directions for getting to john's?你能告诉我怎样去约翰家吗？◆signs providing directions to the new concert hall指向新音乐厅的标志➤get得到指引◆we got directions to the hall from a man in the town.我们从镇里的一个人那儿得知去礼堂的路。➤follow按照说明◆just follow the directions on the box.按照盒子上的说明做就可以了。preposition➤direction for关于⋯的说明◆are there any directions for putting up the tent?有什么搭建帐篷的指示说明吗 ?➤direction to往⋯的指示◆can you give me directions to the post office?你能告诉我去邮局怎么走吗 ?direction noun⁵ 5control/guidance管理；引导adjective | verb + direction | preposition adjective➤clear明确的引导◆in effective classrooms the teacher provided clear direction.在有效的课堂活动中老师进行明确的引导。➤strategic战略导向◆the strategic direction of the company公司的战略导向➤spiritual精神上的指导◆the monarch looks to the archbishop for spiritual direction.君主向大主教寻求精神上的指引。➤government政府管理◆all such research is under government direction.此类研究全部由政府管理。verb + direction➤give sb, provide (sb with)给予某人指导；（为某人）提供指导preposition➤under sb's direction在某人的指导下◆they work under the direction of a senior manager.他们在一位高级主管的指导下工作。➤direction from来自⋯的指导◆the new workers need direction from a supervisor.新工人需要一位主管进行指导。 direction noundirection ♦︎ path ♦︎ course ♦︎ road ♦︎ routethese are all words for the general way in which sb/sth develops or sb achieves sth, over a period of time.这些词均表示趋势或途径。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆a / the path / road / route to sth◆on a / the path / course / road / route◆the right / wrong direction / path / course / road / route◆a new direction / path / course / road / route◆a different direction / path / course / road / route◆the future direction / path / course (of sth)◆a clear direction / path / course / road / route◆to take a / the ... direction / path / course / road / route◆to follow / pursue a / the ... direction / path / course / route◆to go down a / the ... path / road / route◆to change (a / the) direction / coursenote 辨析 path, course, road and routethese words all have literal meanings relating to the way you travel to get somewhere. many of the collocations used with the literal meanings are shared by the meanings in this group, for example follow this path, change course, go down that road and take that route. * path、course、road 和 route 的字面意义都与旅行的路线相关，很多与字面意义搭配的词也可与这里的意思搭配，如 follow this path、change course、go down that road 和 take that route。■ direction [countable, uncountable] the general way in which a person, thing, organization or sb's ideas or actions is/are developing or changing发展趋势；动向◆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。◆they are debating the future direction of the party.他们在辩论该党未来的发展趋势。◆i am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking.我对该俱乐部的发展趋势很不满意。◆it's only a small improvement but at least it's a step in the right direction.虽然这只是个小小的改进，但至少是朝正确方向迈出的一步。◆it seems that things are at last moving in the right direction.看来事情最终还是朝着正确的方向发展了。■ path [countable] a plan of action or the series of actions sb takes to achieve sth行动计划；达成目标的途径◆there is no clear career path in this field.这个领域里没有清晰的职业规划。◆the party seemed to be on the path to assured victory.该党似乎走上了必胜的道路。◆power sharing is a difficult path to tread.实行分权是一条难走的道路。◆everyone has to find their own path in life.每个人都必须找到自己的人生道路。■ course [countable, usually singular] the general direction in which sb's ideas or actions, or a series of events, develop方针；行动方向◆her career followed a similar course to her sister's.她的职业道路跟姐姐的相似。◆this was an event that changed the whole course of his thinking.这个事件改变了他整个的思维取向。◆we'll just have to let things take their natural course.我们只好让事情顺其自然发展。◆they were obliged to steer a course between the interests of the two groups.他们被迫在两个群体的利益之间游走。note 辨析 direction or course?the direction of a person or thing is usually the way they are developing now or the way they are likely to develop in the future; direction is not usually used if you are looking back at the way things developed in the past. * direction 通常指人或事物目前或未来的发展趋势，一般不用于回顾过去的发展情况◆her career followed a similar direction to her sister's. the course of a person or thing is usually the way they developed over a period of time or have been developing until now; course is not usually used if you are looking forward to the way things are likely to develop in the future. * course 通常指人或事物在一段时间内或迄今为止的发展情况，一般不用于展望未来的发展趋势◆they are debating the future course of the party. course also has the closely related meaning of 'a way of acting in or dealing with a particular situation'. * course 还可表示“行动方式”或“处理方法”等密切相关的意义。■ road [countable] a series of events or course of action that will lead to a particular result途径；方法；路子◆the economy is well on the road to recovery.经济正稳步复苏。◆we would prefer not to go down that particular road.我们不想采用那种方法。◆she set out on the road to stardom too early in life.她过早地踏上了星途。◆they seem to be on the road to ruin.他们好像走上了一条毁灭之路。■ route [countable] the way in which sb achieves sth or tries to achieve sth途径；渠道◆the biography charts her route to fame from humble beginnings.那本传记记载了她从卑微一路走向成名。◆education was the traditional route out of poverty.教育是摆脱贫穷的传统途径。◆some young people see marriage as a kind of escape route (= a way of getting out of a situation they do not like).有些年轻人把婚姻看成是一种逃避的途径。note 辨析 path, road or route? path is often more personal than road. people talk about your/his/her career path/path in life (= the one that sb in particular follows) but the road to stardom/ruin (= the one that everyone follows if they become a star/are ruined). route may be used to talk about a particular person or people in general. * path 常比 road 更具个人特性，一般说 your/his/her career path/path in life （你／他／她的职业／人生道路），但说 the road to stardom/ruin （成为明星／走向毁灭之路）。route 可用于特定或泛指的人◆her route to fame她的成名之路◆the traditional route out of poverty摆脱贫穷的传统途径however, it is usually used when reporting things in a more factual, less emotional way. you can talk about sth being a difficult path to tread or a difficult road to travel (note the different verbs, according to the different literal meanings of path and road) but such terms are not usually used to describe route in this meaning.但是，route 通常用于对事情的如实而非感性的叙述。说某件事很难做可以用 a difficult path to tread 或 a difficult road to travel （注意：由于 path 和 road 的字面意义不同，搭配的动词也不同），但 route 通常不这样用。direction [countable, uncountable] the general way in which a person, thing, organization or sb's ideas or actions is/are developing or changing发展趋势；动向◆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。◆they are debating the future direction of the party.他们在辩论该党未来的发展趋势。◆i am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking.我对该俱乐部的发展趋势很不满意。◆it's only a small improvement but at least it's a step in the right direction.虽然这只是个小小的改进，但至少是朝正确方向迈出的一步。◆it seems that things are at last moving in the right direction.看来事情最终还是朝着正确的方向发展了。direction [uncountable] (rather formal) the activity of managing or guiding sb/sth管理；指导◆all the 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。◆the teacher provided clear direction, but allowed children some autonomy.老师提供了明确的指导，但允许孩子们有一些自主权。 ➡ see also direct → run 2 , director → manager direction [countable, uncountable] the general position that sb/sth moves or points towards; the general position that sb/sth comes or develops from方向；方位；方面◆he ran off in the direction of the river.他朝着河的方向跑走了。◆the plane was flying in a northerly direction.飞机正向北飞去。◆the road was blocked in both directions.这条路双向堵塞。◆when the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions.警察赶到后，人群四处散开。◆i had lost all sense of direction (= i did not know which way to go).我已经完全迷失了方向。◆support came from an unexpected direction.没想到在那个方面获得了支持。 ➡ see also direct → aim verb , direct → take 2 direction/dəˈrekʃn;dɪ-;daɪ-||; dəˈrɛkʃən/noun1. [c,u] the path, line or way along which a person or thing is moving, looking, pointing, developing, etc 方向；方位: ◇a woman was seen running in the direction of the station. 有人看见一名女子朝着车站的方向跑去。◇we met him coming in the opposite direction. 我们碰见他迎面而来。◇i think the new speed limit is still too high, but at least it's a step in the right direction. 我认为新的车速限制依然太高，但至少朝正确的方向迈了一步。◇i think the wind has changed direction. 我认为风向已经改变。◇i've got such a hopeless sense of direction -- i'm always getting lost. 我的方向感极差──我老是迷路。 2. [c,u] a purpose; an aim 目的；目标: ◇i want a career that gives me a (sense of) direction in life. 我想要一种能使我的生活有目标（感）的事业。 3. [c] [usu.pl] information or instructions about how to do sth or how to get to a place 说明；指引: ◇i'll give you directionsto my house. 我会告诉你上我的家怎么走。 4. [u] the act of managing or controlling sth 管理；控制: ◇this department is under the direction of mrs walters. 这个部门由沃尔特斯太太管理。 direction1 the direction in which someone or something is moving, aimed etc2 ways of asking about direction3 to tell someone the way to a place4 the ability to guess or find the right directionrelated wordssee alsoway,road/path,road/path,travel,1. the direction in which someone or something is moving, aimed etc 某人或某物移动的方向、目标等 direction /dɪˈrekʃən, dəˈrekʃən, daɪ-/ [countable noun] the moons all move around the planet in the same direction. 所有的卫星都沿着相同的方向绕该行星运行。 frightened by the sound of footsteps, the rabbits ran off in all directions. 兔子被脚步声惊吓得四处窜逃。in somebody's direction towards someone 朝着某人的方向 i was hoping he wouldn't look in our direction and notice us sitting there. 我当时希望他不会朝我们看，不会注意到我们坐在那里。in the direction of something towards something 朝着某物的方向 the two young men headed off in the direction of central park. 那两个年轻男人朝中央公园方向走去。from the direction of something from something 从某物的方向 the sound of shots came from the direction of the compound, a quarter of a mile away. 射击声从离这儿四分之一英里远的大院那边传来。in the right/wrong direction we're going in the right direction now - i can see the main road up ahead. 我们现在走的方向是正确的—我看得见前面的大路了。in the opposite direction bill marched off angrily in the opposite direction. 比尔愤愤地大踏步往相反方向走去。from opposite directions tornadoes usually form when rising warm, moist air rotates, as winds from opposite directions collide. 两股相对的气流相撞，上升的暖湿气流发生旋转，通常就会形成龙卷风。in a southerly/easterly etc direction the plane was traveling in a northeasterly direction when it was hit by lightning. 飞机遭闪电击中时正朝东北方向飞行。 way /weɪ/ [countable noun usually singular] the general direction in which someone or something is moving, is aimed etc ［大致的］方向 the bear went that way - you can see its tracks in the snow. 熊朝那方向走了—你可以在雪地上看到它的足迹。 it is important to consider which way the house faces, as that determines how much sun it gets. 考虑房子的朝向很重要，因为那决定着它能晒到多少日光。the right/wrong way are you sure we're going the right way? i don't remember seeing that church before. 你肯定我们走的是正确方向吗？我记得以前没见过这座教堂。 course /kɔːʳs/ [countable noun usually singular] the direction in which something such as a ship or aircraft is moving, which has been previously planned ［船、飞机等的］航向 the captain decided to change the ship's course to avoid the storm. 船长决定改变航向以避开风暴。on/off course following the correct or incorrect course 航向正确/错误 investigators say the plane was over 800 miles off course when it crashed. 调查人员说这架飞机撞毁时偏离航线超过800英里。2. ways of asking about direction 询问方向的几种方法 which way /ˌwɪtʃ ˈweɪ/ [adverb] spoken use this to ask someone the general direction that something is in, that someone is travelling in etc 【口】哪个方向［指大致的方向］ which way are you going? maybe we can share a cab. 你要往哪个方向？也许我们能同乘一辆出租车。 ‘excuse me, which way is the natural history museum?’ ‘that way. keep walking and you'll see it on the left.’ “对不起，自然历史博物馆怎么走？”“往那个方向一直走，你会看到的，它在左边。” which direction /ˌwɪtʃ də̇ˈrekʃən/ [noun phrase] use this when you when you want to know exact details about which direction something is in, about which direction someone is travelling in etc 哪个方向［表示想知道确切的方向］ which direction do we take once we reach the top of the hill? 我们到了山顶再朝哪个方向走？ ask somebody how to get to/ask somebody the way/ask the way /ˌɑːsk somebody haʊ tə get tuː, ˌɑːsk somebody ðə ˈweɪ, ˌɑːsk ðə ˈweɪǁˌæsk-/ [verb phrase] to ask someone the way to a place, especially when you have already started your journey 问某人去…怎么走，问某人路 he looked suspicious when we asked him how to get to the border. 我们问他去边境怎么走时，他看上去对我们有疑心。 maggie stopped the first person she saw and asked them the way to the hospital. 玛吉叫住她看到的第一个人，问去医院的路怎么走。 i've got no idea where we are - we'll have to stop and ask the way. 我不清楚我们在哪里。我们得停下来问问路了。 ask for directions /ˌɑːsk fəʳ də̇ˈrekʃənzǁˌæsk-/ [verb phrase] to ask for instructions on how to get somewhere, either before you start a journey or after you have started it 问路 some people stopped as they passed, asking for directions. 有几个人经过时停了下来问路。ask for directions to i asked for directions to the town hall and made my way there on foot. 我问明了去市政厅的路，然后步行去。 can you tell me the way to/do you know the way to /kən juː ˌtel miː ðə ˈweɪ tuː, duː juː ˌnəʊ ðə ˈweɪ tuː/ spoken use this to ask the way to somewhere 【口】你能告诉我怎么去… can you tell me the way to the harbor, please? 请问你能告诉我去港口怎么走吗？ excuse me, buddy - do you know the way to the beach? 对不起，朋友，你知道去海滩怎么走吗？ how do i get /ˌhaʊ duː aɪ ˈget/ spoken used especially when you know that someone knows the way to that place 【口】去…怎么走？［尤用于当你知道某人懂得如何去某地方］ how do i get to how do i get to the station from here? 我从这儿去车站怎么走？how do i get there/back/home etc i've got her address but how do i get there? 我有她的地址，可怎么到那儿去呢？ is this the way to /ɪz ðɪs ðə ˈweɪ tuː/ spoken used especially when you have already started going somewhere and want to know if you are going the right way 【口】去…是这么走吗？这是去…的路吗？［尤用于你正前往某处，希望知道是否走对路］ ‘is this the right way to the science museum?’ ‘no, you're going in the wrong direction.’ “这是去科学博物馆的路吗？”“不对，你走错方向了。”3. to tell someone the way to a place 告诉某人去某地的路 tell somebody how to get to/tell somebody the way /ˌtel somebody haʊ tə ˈget tuː, ˌtel somebody ðə ˈweɪ/ [verb phrase] he knows how to get here. i told him the way myself. 他知道怎么来这里，我亲自告诉他的。tell somebody the way to something graham can tell you the way to yvonne's house. 格雷厄姆会告诉你去伊冯娜家的路。tell somebody the way out/here/there etc excuse me, could you tell me the way out, please? 对不起，你能告诉我出去的路怎么走吗？ give directions /ˌgɪv də̇ˈrekʃənz/ [verb phrase] to give someone written or spoken instructions about how to get to a place ［以书面或口头］指路 he got into the car and began to give directions. 他坐进汽车，然后开始指路。give somebody directions/give directions to somebody i'm not surprised you couldn't find your way here if peter gave you directions! 如果是彼得给你指路，也就难怪你找不到来这儿的路了！ show somebody the way /ˌʃəʊ somebody ðə ˈweɪ/ [verb phrase] to show someone how to get to a place, especially by going there with them 引路，带路［尤指跟对方一起去］ i'll send someone with you to show you the way. 我派个人给你带路吧。show sb the way to she asked a scruffy-looking little boy to show her the way to the police station. 她请一个邋遢相的小男孩带她去警察局。 direct /dɪˈrekt, dəˈrekt, daɪ-/ [transitive verb] formal to show someone the way to a place, especially by telling them where it is or pointing to it 【正式】［为某人］指路 direct somebody behind/towards/out etc a steward directed us behind the stage and towards the dressing rooms. 一名服务员指引我们到后台并去往化装室。direct somebody to something go and ask the patrolman - he'll direct you to the freeway. 去问问巡警，他会告诉你往高速公路怎么走的。4. the ability to guess or find the right direction 猜测出或找到正确方向的能力 sense of direction /ˌsens əv də̇ˈrekʃən/ [singular noun] when night came we lost all sense of direction and were soon completely lost. 入夜后我们完全失去了方向感，很快就彻底迷了路。good/bad/excellent etc sense of direction i can't believe you got us back to the hotel - you've got a really good sense of direction. 我真不敢相信你竟把我们带回了旅馆，你的方向感真强。 di·rec·tion /də`rɛkʃən; dɪˈrekʃən/n 1. [c] the place or point towards which someone or something moves, faces, or is aimed 方向，方位:◇in the direction of sth/in sth's direction we walked off in the direction of the hotel. 我们朝旅馆方向走去。◇in the opposite direction jeff stepped forward, hailing a taxi that was going in the opposite direction. 杰夫向前跨了一步，向朝相反方向开的一辆计程车大声招呼。 2. [c] the general way in which someone or something happens or develops ［人或事物的］发展方向:◇suddenly the conversation changed direction. 话题突然转移了方向。 3. [u] the control, guidance, or instructions of a particular person 管理，指导，命令:◇under sb's direction the company has become very successful under martini's direction. 这家公司在马蒂尼的领导下经营得很成功。 4. [u] a general purpose or aim 目标，方向:◇i sometimes feel that my life lacks direction. 我有时感觉自己的生活缺乏目标。 5. sense of direction the ability to know which way to go 方向感:◇bill's always getting lost — he has no sense of direction. 比尔老是迷路，他没有方向感。 ☞ direction |
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