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indirect

英 [ɪndɪ'rekt; ɪndaɪ-] 美[,ɪndə'rɛkt]
  • adj. 间接的;迂回的;非直截了当的

英英释意


1. having intervening factors or persons or influences;
"reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light"
"indirect evidence"
"an indirect cause"
2. not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination;
"sometimes taking an indirect path saves time"
"must take an indirect couse in sailing"
3. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines;
"cousins are collateral relatives"
"an indirect descendant of the Stuarts"
4. extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action;
"making indirect but legitimate inquiries"
"an indirect insult"
"doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"
"though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"
"known as a shady indirect fellow"
5. not as a direct effect or consequence;
"indirect benefits"
"an indirect advantage"