direction
柯林斯词典
1. N-VAR A direction is the general line that someone or something is moving or pointing in. 方向
St. Andrews was ten miles in the opposite direction. 圣安德鲁斯在相反方向的10英里处。
He got into Margie's car and swung out onto the road in the direction of Larry's shop. 他钻进玛吉的汽车，摇晃着开上马路，朝拉里商店的方向驶去。
2. N-VAR A direction is the general way in which something develops or progresses. 发展方向
They threatened to lead a mass walk-out if the party did not sharply change direction. 他们威胁说，如果该党对其发展方向不作大的调整，他们就发动大家集体退党。
3. N-PLURAL Directions are instructions that tell you what to do, how to do something, or how to get somewhere. 说明书; (指示路线的) 说明
I should know by now not to throw away the directions until we've finished cooking. 我现在应该明白，饭没做完之前，不要把食谱扔掉。
4. →see also direct
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direction /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/ (directions)
剑桥词典
- I think the sensible thing to do is phone before you go and ask for directions.
- Why don't you just stop somewhere and ask for directions?
- You gave us very clear directions.
- I gave her very explicit directions how to get here.
- He gave me directions to his house , but I found them rather confusing .
- We felt the plane bank steeply as it changed direction.
- Why will supermarket trolleys never move in the direction that you push them in?
- I was waving my hand madly but he never once looked in my direction.
- When he asked where the children were, she gestured vaguely in the direction of the beach .
- From the top , we could see for miles in every direction.
direction noun (POSITION)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]the position towards which someone or something moves or faces
方向，朝向
"No, go that way," I said, pointing in the opposite direction. “不对，往那边走，”我一边说一边指着相反的方向。
He was going in the direction of the bedroom . 他朝着卧室走去。
They drove away in opposite directions. 他们朝相反的方向驶去。
directions [ 名词的复数形式 ]
instructions that you give to someone about how to find a particular place
指路，指示路径
Can you give me directions to your house ? 你能告诉我去你家怎么走吗？
"Did you have any trouble finding the theatre ?" "No, your directions were excellent ." “那个戏院好找吗？”“好找，你告诉我的路线非常清楚。”
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sb's direction
the area or position that someone is in
朝着某人的方向
She keeps looking in my direction. 她一直朝我这边看。
sense of direction
the ability to find places or to know which direction to go
方向感，方位感
a good sense of direction 很强的方向感
Which way is it? - I have no/a lousy sense of direction! 该走哪条路？——我没有一点方向感／我的方向感极差！
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direction noun (CONTROL)
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]control or instruction
管理，控制；指挥，指导
The project was under the direction of a well-known academic . 这项工程是在一位著名学者的指导下进行的。
directions [ 名词的复数形式 ]
information or orders telling you what to do
指示，指令；说明
I couldn't understand the directions on the packet . 我看不懂包装盒上的说明。
He will be giving/issuing directions to judges on sentencing in the next few days . 过几天他要向法官发布审理说明。
direction noun (DEVELOPMENT)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]the way that someone or something changes or develops
发展方向
There is disagreement over the direction the project is taking. 有关这个项目的发展方向，大家意见不一。
Her latest album represents a change of direction for her. 她的最新唱片显示她改变了发展方向。
This plan isn't perfect , but it's a step in the right direction. 该计划并非完美，但是朝着正确的发展方向进了一步。