indirectly
/ˌɪndəˈrektli/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4921 in the learning path
间接地
Definitions
adv. Through another person, thing, or stage rather than directly
间接地
adv. Without expressing something clearly or openly
含蓄地；拐弯抹角地
Example
I heard about the empty flat indirectly through a colleague.
我是通过一位同事间接得知那套空置公寓的消息的。
Higher fuel prices indirectly affect food costs because transporting agricultural products becomes more expensive for suppliers.
燃油价格上涨会间接影响食品价格，因为供应商运输农产品的成本会增加。
Collocations
- indirectly affect
- indirectly responsible for
- refer indirectly to
- directly or indirectly
Word family
- indirect (adj.)
- direct (adj.)
- directly (adv.)
Antonyms
- directly
Usage tip
是副词，不是形容词；修饰动词时用indirectly。
FAQ
- What does indirectly mean?
- Through another person, thing, or stage rather than directly Without expressing something clearly or openly
- How is indirectly pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪndəˈrektli/, US /ˌɪndəˈrektli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
