• n. 方向；指导；趋势；用法说明

来自direct, 管理，引导。引申义方向，正确指引。后词义通用化。

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.

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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