going straight from one place to another without stopping or turning
This door gives direct access from the kitchen to the garage.
這扇門提供了從廚房到車庫的直接通道。
happening without anyone or anything in between
She has direct contact with the prime minister.
她與首相有直接聯繫。
with nothing between something and the heat or light source
Grilling uses direct heat to cook food.
燒烤使用直接熱量來烹飪食物。
saying what you mean clearly and honestly
I prefer a direct way of speaking.
我比較喜歡直接的說話方式。
clearly showing something
There is no direct proof that these herbs help.
沒有直接證據表明這些草藥有效。
exact
That is the direct opposite of what you said.
那和你說的完全相反。
related through parents and children, not other family
He was the last direct male in his family line.
他是他家族中最後一位直系男性。
to control or be in charge of something
He was asked to direct the operations.
他被要求指揮這些行動。
to be in charge of actors in a play or film
She wrote and directed the film.
她編寫並執導了這部電影。
to aim something at a person or place
He directed his anger at himself.
他把憤怒指向了自己。
to tell someone how to get somewhere
The app will direct you to the best route.
這個應用會指引你到最佳路線。
to give an official order
The judge directed that the mother should have the children.
法官指示母親應該擁有孩子的監護權。
to send something to a particular person or place
Please direct your questions to Mark Davis.
請將您的問題轉交給馬克·戴維斯。
without stopping or changing direction
We flew direct to Hong Kong.
我們直飛香港。
without anyone or anything in between
The money goes direct into your bank account.
錢直接進入您的銀行帳戶。