directness

英 [dəˈrektnəs]

美 [dəˈrektnəs]

n.  直接; 直截了当; 坦率

BNC.18753 / COCA.20219

牛津词典

noun

• 直接；直截了当；坦率
  the quality of being simple and clear, so that it is impossible not to understand
  1. ‘What's that?’ she asked with her usual directness.
     “那是什么？”她以惯用的坦率语气问道。

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 径直的;笔直的;直达的
  Directmeans moving towards a place or object, without changing direction and without stopping, for example in a journey.
  1. They'd come on a direct flight from Athens.
     他们是搭乘从雅典直飞这里的航班过来的。
  2. ...the direct route from Amman to Bombay.
     从安曼到孟买的直达线路
  3. Directis also an adverb.
     
  4. You can fly direct to Amsterdam from most British airports.
     从英国的大多数机场都可以直飞阿姆斯特丹。
• ADJ (光或热)直接照射的，直接接触的
  If something is indirectheat or light, it is strongly affected by the heat or light, because there is nothing between it and the source of heat or light to protect it.
  1. Medicines should be stored away from direct sunlight...
     药品的储放应避免阳光直射。
  2. Direct illumination is harsh and unflattering.
     直射光照明既刺目又呆板。
• ADJ-GRADED (经验、活动或系统)直接的，亲身的
  You usedirectto describe an experience, activity, or system which only involves the people, actions, or things that are necessary to make it happen.
  1. He has direct experience of the process of privatisation...
     他对私有化过程有着切身体会。
  2. He seemed to be in direct contact with the Boss...
     他似乎直接和老板联系。
  3. He is expected to extend direct rule by the central government for another six months.
     预计他将把中央政府的直接统治再延长 6 个月。
  4. Directis also an adverb.
     
  5. I can deal direct with your Inspector Kimble...
     我可以跟你们的金布尔巡官当面交谈。
  6. Write to us direct with details of your clubs.
     直接给我们写信，讲述一下你们俱乐部的详细情况。
• ADJ-GRADED (联系等)直接的
  You usedirectto emphasize the closeness of a connection between two things.
  1. They were unable to prove that she died as a direct result of his injection...
     他们无法证明她的死是由于他的注射直接引起的。
  2. His visit is direct evidence of the improvement in their relationship...
     他的到访是他们之间关系已有所改善的明证。
  3. The minister denied there was a direct connection between the two issues.
     部长否认两者之间有直接的联系。
• ADJ-GRADED 坦率的;率直的;直截了当的
  If you describe a person or their behaviour asdirect, you mean that they are honest and open, and say exactly what they mean.
  1. He avoided giving a direct answer...
     他避免作出正面回答。
  2. The new songs are more direct...
     这些新歌听起来更直入人心。
  3. No direct reference was made to the call by the Foreign Office minister.
     没有直接提及外交部长的拜访。
• VERB 把…指向;把…对准
  If youdirectsomethingata particular thing, you aim or point it at that thing.
  1. I directed the extinguisher at the fire without effect...
     我把灭火器对准了火焰，但没起作用。
  2. He directed the tiny beam of light at the roof.
     他把那一小束光对准了屋顶。
• VERB 使(注意力、情感、行为等)转向;使…指向;把…引向
  If your attention, emotions, or actionsare directed ata particular person or thing, you are focusing them on that person or thing.
  1. The learner's attention needs to be directed to the significant features...
     需要将学习者的注意力引向那些着重点上。
  2. Do not be surprised if, initially, she directs her anger at you...
     如果一上来她就冲你发火，不必惊讶。
  3. One assassination attempt was directed against the country's top three government leaders.
     有一次未遂的暗杀行动是针对该国的3名最高层领导人而来的。
• VERB 使(话语或眼神)针对，指向，冲…而来
  If a remark or lookis directed atyou, someone says something to you or looks at you.
  1. She could hardly believe the question was directed towards her...
     她很难相信这个问题是冲她来的。
  2. The abuse was directed at the TV crews...
     这些辱骂是冲着电视台的工作人员来的。
  3. Arnold directed a meaningful look at Irma.
     阿诺德意味深长地看了艾尔玛一眼。
• VERB 指引;为…指路
  If youdirectsomeone somewhere, you tell them how to get there.
  1. Could you direct them to Dr Lamont's office, please?...
     你能告诉他们去拉蒙特医生的办公室怎么走吗？
  2. Inside, a guard directed them to the right.
     进去后，一名警卫把他们引向了右边。
• VERB 领导;指导;组织;管理
  When someonedirectsa project or a group of people, they are responsible for organizing the people and activities that are involved.
  1. Christopher will direct day-to-day operations.
     克里斯托弗将管理日常的运营。
  2. ...his coolness in directing the rescue of nine hostages.
     在组织解救9名人质的过程中他所表现出的冷静
• VERB 导演，执导(电影、戏剧或电视节目)
  When someonedirectsa film, play, or television programme, they are responsible for the way in which it is performed and for telling the actors and assistants what to do.
  1. He directed various TV shows...
     他执导过多种题材的电视节目。
  2. The film was directed by Howard Hawks.
     该影片是由霍华德·霍克斯导演的。
  3. ...Miss Birkin's long-held ambition to direct as well as act.
     伯金小姐既当演员又做导演的夙愿
• VERB 指示;命令
  If youare directed todo something, someone in authority tells you to do it.
  1. They have been directed to give special attention to the problem of poverty...
     他们得到指示要特别关注贫困问题。
  2. The Bishop directed the faithful to stay at home.
     主教要求信徒们呆在家中。
• ADJ 直系的;嫡系的
  If you are adirectdescendant of someone, you are related to them through your parents and your grandparents and so on.
  1. She is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria.
     她是维多利亚女王的嫡系后代。
• See also:directiondirectly

英英释义

noun

• the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
  Synonym:candorcandourcandidnessfranknessforthrightness
• trueness of course toward a goal
  1. rivaling a hawk in directness of aim
  Synonym:straightness

双语例句

• Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator.
  尤其引起跨文化误解的两个特点是美国谈判者的直截了当和缺乏耐心。
• His directness bas annoyed some who seek to preserve the comfortable status quo, but has earned him the admiration of those who want not politicians and promises but leadership and results.
  他直截了当的作风惹恼了有些安于现状的人，却赢得了其余的人的敬佩，他们要的不是政客和空头许愿，而是领导者和实际的结果。
• The young man much resented this directness of attack, and in the war of words which followed when they met he did not scruple publicly to insult Mr Clare, without respect for his gray hairs.
  ②这个青年痛恨他单刀直入的批评，后来他们相遇了，就激烈地争辩起来，并不顾忌他是一个头发灰白的老人，当众把克莱尔先生侮辱了一番。
• Frequent use is the key to directness of comprehension as well as of expression.
  经常地使用语言是能够直接理解和直接表达的关键。
• The reliability and directness of the index system also were discussed.
  文中的分析指标体系具有极强的针对性和可靠性等特点。
• Childrens envy is characteristic of circumstance, directness, impulse and destructiveness.
  儿童之妒具有境遇性、直接性、冲动性和破坏性。
• The guy likes directness.
  这家伙喜欢直率。
• Simplicity and directness in language are always effective.
  语言的简练和直截了当总是给人深刻的印象。
• Its salient features are: financing directness, timeliness and convenience.
  其显著特点是：融资的直接性、时效性和简便性。
• Petri net has the directness of graphics and the preciseness of mathematics, being very fit for the description and analysis of complex logic system.
  Petri网具有图形化的直观性和数学的严谨性，非常适合进行复杂逻辑系统的描述与分析。