direct
direct — 動詞
1. to manage and make the important decisions about how a team, project, or organis
管理；指導
掌管團隊或專案的運作
to manage and make the important decisions about how a team, project, or organisation operates, deciding what tasks people do and how the work moves forward
The committee asked Christopher to direct the new marketing campaign.
委員會請 Christopher 負責指導新的行銷活動。
direct + noun phrase (project/campaign)
Renata directs a team of twenty engineers at an electric-car company.
Renata 在一個電動車公司管理一支由二十名工程師組成的團隊。
A project manager was hired to direct the construction of the new hospital.
一名專案經理受僱來指導新醫院的建造工程。
Hao's job is to direct all training programmes for new staff members.
Hao 的工作是管理所有新進員工的培訓課程。
- manage
more general; 'manage' can apply to any scale, while 'direct' suggests strategic oversight
- run
informal; 'run a business' is common but less formal than 'direct'
- oversee
focuses on watching and checking, whereas 'direct' includes giving instructions
- supervise
implies watching workers closely, while 'direct' suggests a broader leadership role
- follow
to carry out someone else's instructions rather than giving them
文法句型
direct + noun phrase (project / team / department)
常見錯誤
2. to stand on a road and use hand signals or a whistle to show drivers which way t
指揮交通
在道路上用手勢引導車輛
to stand on a road and use hand signals or a whistle to show drivers which way to move their vehicles, especially when traffic lights are not working or during a busy event
Police officers stood at the junction directing traffic after the lights failed.
號誌燈故障後，警察站在路口指揮交通。
direct + traffic
Volunteers in bright yellow vests directed cars out of the concert car park.
穿著亮黃背心的義工在音樂會的停車場引導車輛。
Stefan was asked to direct vehicles around the roadworks on the main street.
Stefan 被請去引導車輛繞過大街上的施工區。
City workers direct the flow of buses and taxis near the station every morning.
每天早上，市府人員在車站附近引導公車和計程車的動線。
文法句型
direct + traffic
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively used with the nouns 'traffic' or 'vehicles'. It describes a physical, roadside activity, not an office role.
常見錯誤
3. to be responsible for the creative decisions in a film, play, television program
執導；導演
負責電影、戲劇的創作決策
to be responsible for the creative decisions in a film, play, television programme, or other performance, including telling the actors, camera operators, and designers what to do to achieve the desired effect
Sophia directed a short film about two sisters growing up in Tokyo.
Sophia 執導了一部關於兩姊妹在東京長大的短片。
The play was directed by a young woman from São Paulo.
這齣戲是由一位來自聖保羅的年輕女性所導演的。
passive: was directed by
After ten years as an actor, Dario decided to try directing his own movie.
當了十年演員之後，Dario 決定嘗試導演自己的電影。
Caio has directed three episodes of a popular crime series on television.
Caio 已經執導了一部熱門犯罪影集的三集。
A well-known British director was hired to direct the school's annual musical.
一位知名的英國導演受聘來執導學校的年度音樂劇。
- produce
different role; producers handle funding and logistics, while directors handle creative decisions
- act
to perform rather than guide the performance
文法句型
direct + film / play / show / episode
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (direct a film) or intransitively (She has been directing for twenty years). When used without an object, the context typically implies film, theatre, or television work.
常見錯誤
4. to point or turn something such as a light, a camera, a weapon, or a person's at
指向；瞄準
將物品或注意力朝向特定目標
to point or turn something such as a light, a camera, a weapon, or a person's attention so that it faces a particular target, place, or person
Élise directed the torch at the dark corner of the basement.
Élise 把手電筒照向地下室的陰暗角落。
direct + noun phrase + at + noun phrase
The teacher directed her students' attention towards the diagram on the board.
老師將學生的注意力轉向黑板上的圖表。
direct + attention + towards
All available resources were directed towards rebuilding the school.
所有可用的資源都被投入於重建學校。
Iris directed the camera at the bird sitting on the fence.
Iris 把相機對準了停在籬笆上的那隻鳥。
The charity's efforts are directed at helping families in rural villages.
這個慈善機構的努力針對幫助鄉村家庭。
文法句型
direct + noun phrase + at/towards + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly used with prepositions 'at', 'towards', or 'to'. The passive form (be directed at/towards) is very frequent, especially for abstract targets such as attention, criticism, or efforts.
常見錯誤
5. to explain the route or path that someone must follow in order to arrive at a pa
指路；引路
告訴某人如何到達某地
to explain the route or path that someone must follow in order to arrive at a particular place, such as a street, building, or landmark
A passer-by directed Sana to the nearest underground station.
一位路人告訴 Sana 離她最近的地鐵站怎麼走。
direct + person + to + place
The receptionist directed us towards the meeting room on the second floor.
櫃檯接待人員指引我們前往二樓的會議室。
Signs along the road direct visitors to the car park behind the museum.
路旁的標誌引導訪客前往博物館後方的停車場。
Ziad stopped a courier and asked to be directed to the post office.
Ziad 攔下一名快遞員，請他指路去郵局。
文法句型
direct + person + to + place
direct + person + towards + place
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (TRAFFIC): this sense tells a person the route verbally or via signs, whereas TRAFFIC involves hand signals to control vehicle movement. The object is a person (direct someone), not 'traffic' or 'vehicles'.
常見錯誤
6. to give an official instruction telling someone what they must do, often in a le
指示；命令
以正式權威要求某人做某事
to give an official instruction telling someone what they must do, often in a legal, medical, or workplace context where the command carries authority
The judge directed the jury to ignore the newspaper article about the trial.
法官指示陪審團無視報紙上關於該審判的報導。
direct + object + to-infinitive (legal context)
The doctor directed that the patient be moved to a specialist unit immediately.
醫生指示立即將病患轉到專科病房。
direct + that-clause (medical context)
The company's board directed all employees to complete the safety training by Friday.
公司董事會指示全體員工在週五前完成安全訓練。
It was directed by the court that the documents remain sealed until the hearing.
法院指示相關文件在聽證會舉行前保持密封。
文法句型
direct + noun phrase + to-infinitive
direct + that-clause
用法筆記
This is the most formal sense of 'direct'. It typically appears in legal, medical, or corporate contexts. The that-clause construction often uses the subjunctive (e.g. 'that the patient be moved'). Compare with 'order', which is more general.
常見錯誤
direct — 形容詞
1. moving straight from one place to another without turning or stopping
直達的
路線筆直中途不停的
moving straight from one place to another without turning or stopping
Ezra took a direct flight from Taipei to Los Angeles.
Ezra 從臺北搭直達航班前往洛杉磯。
direct flight / direct route collocations
A direct road connects the two villages through the valley.
一條直達道路穿過山谷連接了兩個村莊。
This train offers a direct service from the city centre to the airport.
這班火車有從市中心直達機場的服務。
Kwame looked for the most direct path across the mountain.
Kwame 尋找穿過那座山最直接的路徑。
The bus service is not direct — you have to change buses twice.
這條公車路線不是直達的——你得轉兩次車。
- indirect
requiring turns, stops, or a change of vehicle
- roundabout
not the shortest or most efficient way
文法句型
direct + noun (route, flight, path, road)
be + direct (the route is direct)
常見錯誤
2. happening or done with no other person, thing, or process coming between
直接的
沒有中間人或環節的
happening or done with no other person, thing, or process coming between
Devika has direct access to the research database at work.
Devika 在工作上可以直接使用研究資料庫。
direct access / direct link collocations
Doctors have found a direct link between stress and heart disease.
醫生發現壓力與心臟病之間有直接關聯。
Sora prefers to have direct contact with customers instead of using email.
Sora 更喜歡直接與客戶聯繫，而不是透過電子郵件。
The school has a direct line to the local police station for emergencies.
學校有直達當地警察局的緊急專線電話。
Tunde took direct control of the kitchen renovations after the contractor left.
承包商離開後，Tunde 直接負責廚房翻修的各項工作。
- immediate
more formal; emphasises closeness in time or relationship
- first-hand
used for experience or knowledge gained without others' reports
文法句型
direct + noun (access, link, contact, relationship)
be + direct (the link is direct)
用法筆記
Common in fixed noun phrases such as 'direct access,' 'direct link,' 'direct contact,' and 'direct relationship,' where the focus is on the absence of an intermediary.
常見錯誤
3. used when strong sunshine or warmth reaches a person or surface with nothing in
直射的
光或熱直接照射的
used when strong sunshine or warmth reaches a person or surface with nothing in between to block or soften it
Vinícius shielded his eyes from the direct sunlight with his hat.
Vinícius 用帽子遮擋雙眼，避免直射的陽光。
direct sunlight / direct heat
The young plants died because they were left in direct sun all afternoon.
那些幼苗因為整個下午都暴露在直射陽光下而枯死了。
Noor felt the direct heat of the oven when she opened the door.
Noor 一打開烤箱門就感受到直射的熱氣。
Sit under the tree where there is no direct light from the street lamp.
坐在樹下，那裡沒有路燈的直接光線。
- unfiltered
less common; emphasises the absence of anything blocking the light
- unshaded
used specifically for light that is not blocked by shade or cover
文法句型
direct + noun (sunlight, sun, heat, light, flame)
用法筆記
Used before nouns that name a source of light or heat such as 'sun,' 'sunlight,' 'fire,' 'flame,' 'oven,' or 'lamp.'
常見錯誤
4. connected by birth through one's parents, grandparents, or earlier ancestors, ra
直系的
親子關係傳承的
connected by birth through one's parents, grandparents, or earlier ancestors, rather than through marriage or other family branches
Gabriel is a direct descendant of the artist who painted this portrait.
Gabriel 是創作這幅肖像畫的藝術家的直系後代。
direct descendant / direct ancestor
The castle has been passed down through the direct male line for centuries.
這座城堡經由直系男性血脈傳承了數百年。
Élise is not a direct relative of mine — she is my aunt's daughter.
Élise 不是我的直系親屬——她是我姑姑的女兒。
In some cultures, only direct family members attend the private ceremony.
在某些文化中，只有直系家庭成員才能參加私人儀式。
- collateral
formal; related through a sibling or other side branch
- in-law
related through marriage rather than birth
文法句型
direct + noun (descendant, ancestor, relative, line)
direct + noun (male/female line)
常見錯誤
5. complete and exact, with nothing reduced, hidden, or altered
完全；確切
毫無修飾或間接成分的
complete and exact, with nothing reduced, hidden, or altered
The storm caused direct damage to more than fifty houses in the area.
這場暴風雨對該地區五十多間房屋造成了完全損壞。
direct result / direct consequence collocations
Jenna's promotion was a direct result of months of hard training.
Jenna 升職是她數月嚴格訓練的直接結果。
This is a direct quote from the president's speech last night.
這是總統昨晚演講的確切原文引用。
The factory closure had a direct impact on the town's economy.
工廠倒閉對該鎮的經濟產生了直接衝擊。
文法句型
direct + noun (result, consequence, cause, quote, impact)
用法筆記
Frequently appears in cause-and-effect patterns: 'direct result,' 'direct consequence,' 'direct cause.' For quotations, 'direct quote' means using the speaker's exact words.
常見錯誤
6. saying what you think in an honest and clear way, without trying to soften or hi
直率的
說話直接坦白的
saying what you think in an honest and clear way, without trying to soften or hide your meaning
Sari appreciated her colleague's direct answer to the difficult question.
Sari 很欣賞同事對那個棘手問題所做的直率回答。
direct person / direct answer / direct question
Christopher is very direct — he will tell you exactly what he thinks.
Christopher 為人非常直率——他會直接告訴你他的想法。
The manager's direct style sometimes upsets people who prefer softer feedback.
經理直率的作風有時會讓習慣溫和反饋的人感到不悅。
The doctor was direct about the risks of the operation.
醫生對於手術的風險說得非常直接。
- straightforward
very similar in meaning; slightly softer in tone
- blunt
more forceful; sometimes suggests the speaker is too honest and may upset others
- frank
emphasises openness and honesty, often in serious conversations
- candid
suggests honesty even when the truth is uncomfortable
文法句型
be + direct
direct + noun (person, answer, question, manner, style)
direct + about + noun
用法筆記
Can be used before a noun (a direct person, a direct answer) or after a linking verb (he is direct, she was direct about...). 'Direct' emphasises clarity and honesty, not rudeness or aggression.
常見錯誤
direct — 副詞
1. following the shortest path to a place, without turning or making extra stops al
直線地
沿直線前進，不轉彎或繞路
following the shortest path to a place, without turning or making extra stops along the way
The track runs direct from the village to the beach with no turns.
這條小徑從村莊直線通往海灘，完全沒有轉彎。
run + direct + from [place] to [place]
Élise flew direct from Lyon to Marrakech without a stopover.
Élise 從里昂直飛馬拉喀什，中途沒有停留。
fly + direct + from [city] to [city] (physical route)
A shuttle bus goes direct to the stadium every ten minutes.
每十分鐘就有一班接駁車直線開往體育館。
The arrow on the sign pointed direct towards the old castle.
標誌牌上的箭頭直線指向山上那座古老的城堡。
Dewi ran direct across the field to catch the last train.
Dewi 直線跑過田野，趕上了最後一班火車。
- straight
interchangeable in physical route contexts; 'go straight' is slightly more informal
- indirectly
describes a route with turns, detours, or stops
文法句型
go/fly/travel/run + direct + from [place] to [place]
point + direct + towards [place]
用法筆記
Common with verbs of physical movement such as go, fly, run, and point. For abstract paths or figurative movement, directly is more common.
常見錯誤
2. by communicating or doing business with a person or organisation without involvi
直接
不經由他人或機構從中處理
by communicating or doing business with a person or organisation without involving anyone else as a middle person or agent
Padma bought the handmade pots direct from the artist.
Padma 直接向那位藝術家購買手工壺。
buy + direct + from [maker]
You can book a room direct with the hotel by phone.
你可以打電話直接向飯店訂房。
book + direct + with [organisation]
Tendai prefers to deal direct with coffee farmers instead of using a supplier.
Tendai 寧可直接跟咖啡農交易，而不透過中間商。
The charity asks people to give direct to the organisation.
該慈善機構呼籲民眾直接捐款給組織本身。
Heloísa emailed the manager direct instead of leaving a message with the receptionist.
Heloísa 直接寄電子郵件給經理，而不是留話給接待員。
- directly
more formal and can replace direct in most commercial contexts, though direct is more concise
- through a third party
specifically describes involving an intermediary
文法句型
buy/deal/book + direct + from/with [person/organisation]
contact/email/call + direct
用法筆記
Frequently appears in commercial and administrative contexts. The adverb direct is more concise than directly in these patterns and sounds more natural to native speakers.
常見錯誤
3. on a single journey from start to finish without having to change vehicles or ma
直達
旅途不停靠或轉乘地
on a single journey from start to finish without having to change vehicles or make scheduled stops
You can fly direct from Singapore to San Francisco without any stopovers.
你可以從新加坡直飛舊金山，全程不必中途停留。
fly + direct + from [city] to [city] (non-stop)
Christopher drove direct from Berlin to Vienna and only stopped for fuel.
Christopher 從柏林一路直開到維也納，只停下來加油。
The overnight bus goes direct to the ski resort from the city centre.
夜班巴士從市中心直達滑雪度假村。
Quinn travelled direct from Dublin to Lisbon on a single ticket.
Quinn 用一張票就從都柏林直達里斯本。
No trains go direct between those two towns on weekends.
這兩個城鎮之間週末沒有直達火車。
- non-stop
strictly means no intermediate landings at all, whereas 'direct' allows brief stops without a plane change
- via
describes a journey with a planned change of vehicle or route
文法句型
fly/go/drive + direct + from [place] to [place]
travel + direct
用法筆記
In travel contexts, direct emphasises the ticket or journey having no changes of vehicle, even if the vehicle itself makes intermediate stops. For physically uninterrupted travel without any stops, the term non-stop is more precise.
常見錯誤
4. in a way that connects a cause, action, or situation to its result without any i
直接關聯
因果或行動與結果直接相連
in a way that connects a cause, action, or situation to its result without any intermediate stage or mechanism in between
The investigation pointed direct to poor management as the main cause.
調查結果直接指向管理不善是主要原因。
point + direct + to [cause] (abstract connection)
Jisoo's comments relate direct to the question the audience asked.
Jisoo 的評論直接關聯到聽眾提出的問題。
The drop in sales links direct to the bad review the product received.
銷量下滑直接關聯到該產品收到的負評。
Emre's decision led direct to a change in company policy.
Emre 的決定直接導致了公司政策的改變。
The new safety rules connect direct to last year's factory accident.
新的安全規定直接關聯到去年工廠的那起意外。
- directly
more common in formal writing and can replace direct in most causal contexts, though direct is more emphatic
- indirectly
describes a connection that goes through intermediate stages or is not straightforward
文法句型
lead/point + direct + to [result/issue]
relate/link/connect + direct + to [cause]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (DIRECT DEALING): sense 2 involves a person or organisation as intermediary, while sense 4 involves an abstract mechanism or stage between cause and effect. In many causal contexts the synonym directly is more common, but direct lends a more concise, emphatic tone.