direction
/dəˈrekʃən/
CEFR level A2Topic TravelWord #1147 in the learning path
方向；发展趋势
Definitions
n. the way something points, moves, or develops
方向；发展趋势
n. instructions explaining how to reach somewhere or do something
路线指引；使用说明
n. the control or guidance of an activity or group
指导；管理
Example
The dog suddenly ran in the opposite direction.
那只狗突然朝相反的方向跑去。
Government investment can influence the direction of technological development by supporting research into cleaner energy sources.
政府投资可以通过支持清洁能源研究来影响技术发展的方向。
Collocations
- in the opposite direction
- ask for directions
- follow the directions
- under the direction of
Word family
- direct (v.)
- director (n.)
- directional (adj.)
Usage tip
表示路线指引或操作说明时，通常用复数directions。
FAQ
- What does direction mean?
- the way something points, moves, or develops instructions explaining how to reach somewhere or do something the control or guidance of an activity or group
- How is direction pronounced?
- UK /dəˈrekʃən/, US /dəˈrekʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
