directory
英 [dɪ'rekt(ə)rɪ; daɪ-]
美 [daɪ'rɛktəri]
- n. [计] 目录；工商名录；姓名地址录
- adj. 指导的；咨询的
中文词源
directory 电话号码薄来自direct, 引导，管理。引申义电话号码薄。
英文词源
- directory (n.)
- 1540s, "guide, book of rules," from Medieval Latin directorium, noun use of neuter of Latin directorius, from directus (see direct (v.)). Meaning "alphabetical listing of inhabitants of a region" is from 1732; listing of telephone numbers is from 1908. As an adjective, from mid-15c.
双语例句
- 1. Yahoo is the oldest and best-known Web directory service.
- 雅虎是最早且最知名的因特网目录服务网站。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. He dialled directory enquiries.
- 他拨打了查号台的电话。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. Unzip the icons into a sub-directory.
- 把图标解压到一个子目录里。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. The directory is available on microfiche .
- 使用说明在缩微胶片上。
来自《权威词典》
- 5. to look up a number in the telephone directory
- 在电话簿里查电话号码
来自《权威词典》