direction
英 [dəˈrekʃn]
美 [də'rɛkʃn]
中文词源
direction 方向来自direct, 管理，引导。引申义方向，正确指引。后词义通用化。
英文词源
- direction (n.)
- c. 1400, "orderly arrangement;" c. 1500 as "action of directing," from Latin directionem (nominative directio), noun of action from past participle stem of dirigere (see direct (v.)). Meaning "course pursued by a moving object" is from 1660s. Related: Directional.
双语例句
- 1. Adjust the aerial's position and direction for the best reception.
- 调整天线的位置和方向以达到最佳接收效果。
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- 2. The direction of the prevailing winds should be taken into account.
- 应该将盛行风的方向考虑在内。
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- 3. Molly razzed me about my rotten sense of direction.
- 莫利笑话我糟糕的方向感。
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- 4. They wandered off in the direction of the nearest store.
- 他们信步朝最近的商店走去。
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- 5. They threatened to walk out if the party did not change direction.
- 他们威胁说，如果该党不改变方针，他们就将集体退席。
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