direction
n.方向；指导，指挥，管理；(pl.)用法说明
释义2：
direction
/ di5rekFEn /
◙ noun1. a course along which someone or something moves• 方向 »she set off in the opposite direction. 她向相反方向出发。 »[mass noun] he had a terrible sense of direction. 他方向感差极了。 the course which must be taken in order to reach a destination• 必经之路 »the village is over the moors in a northerly direction. 过了沼地之后向北就能到那个村子。 a point to or from which a person or thing moves or faces• 朝向 »a house with views in all directions. 各个朝向都有风景的房子。 »support came from an unexpected direction. 支持来自意想不到的方面。 a general way in which someone or something is developing• （发展的）总方向，总趋势 »new directions in painting and architecture. 绘画和建筑方面的新趋势。 »any dialogue between them is a step in the right direction. 他们之间的任何对话都是朝着正确的方向迈出的一步。 »[mass noun] it is time to change direction and find a new job. 该是转变方向找个新工作的时候了。 [mass noun] general aim or purpose• 总的目的，总体目标 »the campaign's lack of direction. 这场战役缺乏总体目标。2. [mass noun] the management or guidance of someone or something• 管理；指导 »under his direction, the college has developed an international reputation. 在他的指导下，该学院在国际上建立了声誉。 the work of supervising and controlling the actors and other staff in a film, play, or other production• 导演（术，手法） (directions)instructions on how to reach a destination or about how to do something• （如何到达某地的）指引；（如何做事的）指示 »Preston gave him directions to a restaurant. 普雷斯顿告诉了他如何去餐馆。 »clear directions for creating hedges. 如何扎篱笆的清楚的说明。【语源】
1. late Middle English (in sense 2): from Latin directio(n-), from the verb dirigere (see direct )
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