directly
/dəˈrektli/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2528 in the learning path
直接地；径直地
Definitions
adv. Without anyone or anything coming between
直接地；径直地
adv. Immediately or after a very short time
立即；很快
adv. Exactly in a particular position
正好；恰好
Example
Please send the photos directly to my phone.
请把照片直接发到我的手机上。
Improved public transport can directly reduce household travel costs and increase access to employment.
改善公共交通可以直接降低家庭出行成本，并增加就业机会。
Collocations
- directly affect
- directly responsible
- directly opposite
- directly above
Word family
- direct (adj.)
- direct (v.)
- indirect (adj.)
- indirectly (adv.)
Antonyms
- indirectly
Usage tip
directly可指直接，也可指正好在某位置。
FAQ
- What does directly mean?
- Without anyone or anything coming between Immediately or after a very short time Exactly in a particular position
- How is directly pronounced?
- UK /dəˈrektli/, US /dəˈrektli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
