indirect

美 [ˌɪndəˈrekt]英 [ˌɪndəˈrekt]
  • adj.间接的;附带的;迂回的;拐弯抹角的;弯曲的;闪烁其词的

派生词: indirectly adv.;indirectness n.

in- 不,无 + direct adj.直达的

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adj.

1

间接的;附带的
happening not as the main aim, cause or result of a particular action, but in addition to it

the indirect effects of the war

战争的间接后果

to find something out by indirect methods

间接地查明某事

The building collapsed as an indirect result of the heavy rain.

暴雨间接造成了那座楼房的倒塌。

There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state.

国家会得到一些利益,不管有多少。

indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.)

间接成本

2

闪烁其词的;拐弯抹角的
avoiding saying sth in a clear and obvious way

an indirect attack

影射攻击

3

迂回的;弯曲的
not going in a straight line

an indirect route

迂回的路线

4


The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly.

新的法规将直接或间接地影响我们所有的人。

5


indirect

频次

  • 1
    ADJ 间接的;非直接的
    An indirect result or effect is not caused immediately and obviously by a thing or person, but happens because of something else that they have done.

    Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that's going on elsewhere...

    企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。

  • Drugs are indirectly responsible for the violence...

    毒品是暴力产生的间接原因。

  • 3
    ADJ-GRADED (路线、行程等)迂回的,非直达的
    An indirect route or journey does not use the shortest or easiest way between two places.

    The goods went by a rather indirect route.

    这些货物运输时走了一条非常迂回的路线。

  • 4
    ADJ-GRADED (话语或信息)含蓄的,拐弯抹角的
    Indirect remarks and information suggest something or refer to it, without actually mentioning it or stating it clearly.

    His remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for economic aid...

    他的话相当于拐弯抹角地请求经济援助。

  • He referred indirectly to the territorial dispute.

    他含蓄地提及了领土争端。

adj

1
not direct in spatial dimension;not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
sometimes taking an indirect path saves time
you must take an indirect course in sailing
2
extended senses;not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
making indirect but legitimate inquiries
an indirect insult
doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind
though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest
known as a shady indirect fellow
3
having intervening factors or persons or influences
reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
indirect evidence
an indirect cause
4
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
cousins are collateral relatives
an indirect descendant of the Stuarts
Synonym: collateral
5
not as a direct effect or consequence
indirect benefits
an indirect advantage

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  1. Researchers are trying to get at the same information through an indirect route

    研究人员正试图通过间接的途径获得相同的信息。

  2. So far the evidence is only indirect .

    目前的证据仅仅是间接的。

  3. There would be some benefit , however indirect , to the state .

    国家会得到一些利益,不管有多少。

  4. The building collapsed as an indirect result of the heavy rain .

    暴雨间接造成了那座楼房的倒塌。

  5. His influence has been profound , but it has been indirect .

    他的影响是深远的,但不是直接的。

  6. Millions could die of hunger as an indirect result of the war

    作为战争的间接后果,数百万人可能会死于饥饿。

  7. The goods went by a rather indirect route .

    这些货物运输时走了一条非常迂回的路线。

  8. Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that 's going on elsewhere

    企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。

  9. His remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for economic aid

    他的话相当于拐弯抹角地请求经济援助。

  10. There were indirect references to his opponent

    隐晦提到了他的反对者。

  11. When you write , avoid sandwiching the bad news between an irrelevant , indirect , or overly cushioned beginning and end .

    在写文章时,不要把坏消息夹在毫不相关、拐弯抹角或过度铺垫的开头和结尾中间。

  12. That is an indirect answer to the question .

    那只是对这一问题的间接答复。

  13. A direct means is required to calibrate the indirect method .

    要求用直接测定法校正间接测定法。

  14. Value-added taxes , sales taxes , and import duties are indirect taxes .

    增值税、营业税和进口税都是间接税。

  15. A reader can enjoy an indirect experience without any of the dangers or stresses involved .

    读者可以在没有危险和压力的情况下有间接体验。

  16. In any given story of corruption or disaster , a thoughtful reader may receive not only the immediate reward of indirect experience , but also the delayed reward of information and preparedness .

    从一个讲腐败或灾难的故事中,一个懂得思考的读者不仅可以获得间接经验的直接回报,还可以得到信息和未雨绸缪的延迟回报。

  17. What he said was very indirect .

    他的话很婉转。

  18. He gave only an indirect answer .

    他只作了间接的回答。

  19. Design and Research of a Indirect Angle Measurement System

    异轴间接角度测量系统设计与研制

  20. Economic Impact of Natural Disaster and Indirect Economic Loss Estimation Methods

    自然灾害的影响及间接经济损失评估方法

  21. A Probe on the Application of Indirect Teaching Method in Genetics Teaching

    发散性教学法在遗传学教学中应用的探讨

  22. The Simulation of Indirect Hydronic System 's Operation Process by Computer

    间供式供热系统运行过程的计算机模拟

  23. Physical Expression of Indirect Types of Boundary Element Method

    间接边界元法的物理表述

  24. In The Absolute Stability of Indirect Control System

    间接控制系统的绝对稳定性

  25. Ultra-large Indirect Air-cooled Structure System Temperature Stress Analysis and Study

    超大型间接空冷结构体系温度应力分析研究

  26. Indirect Effect of Disaster Prevention and Reduction on Economy and Its Quantitative Analysis

    防灾减灾对经济的间接影响及其量化分析

  27. On the Effects of Process Parameters of Indirect Liquid Die Forging on Quality

    间接液锻工艺参数对制件质量影响的研究

  28. The relationship between the changes of price level and consumption demand is indirect .

    价格总水平变动与消费需求变动的关系比较间接。

  29. Sports tourism talents lack of indirect impact of sports tourism image .

    体育旅游人才缺乏间接影响体育旅游形象。

  30. Application of Wavelet Package to Indirect Measurement of Induction Motor Starting Characteristic

    小波包方法在异步电动机起动特性间接测试中的应用

前缀
e-不,无

independent adj. 独立的

in- 不,无 + dependent adj.由…决定的

entire adj. 全部的

in- 不,无 + tir 拉,引 + -e

incorrect adj. 不准确的

in- 不,无 + correct adj.正确的

independence n. 独立(之日)

in- 不,无 + depend v.视…而定 + -ence 性质;状态

innocent adj. 无辜的

in- 不,无 + noc- 伤害 + -ent ...的

indifferent adj. 漠不关心的

in- 不,无 + different 不同的

indispensable adj. 不可或缺的

in- 不,无 + dis- 分开,分离 + pens 悬挂 + -able 可...的

individual n. 个人

in- 不,无 + divid(e) 分开,分配 + -ual ...的

inefficient adj. 效率低的

in- 不,无 + efficient adj.效率高的

inevitable adj. 不可避免的

in- 不,无 + evitable 可以避免的

inexpensive adj. 廉价的

in- 不,无 + expensive 昂贵的

infinite adj. 极大的

in- 不,无 + finite 有限的

insufficient adj. 不充分的

in- 不,无 + sufficient adj.&det.足够的

invisible adj. 看不见的

in- 不,无 + visible 可见的

innumerable adj. 无数

in- 不,无 + numer 数目 + -able 可...的

inhibit vt. 阻止

in- 不,无 + hibit 拥有,占据,居住

inject vt. (给…)注射(药物等)

in- 不,无 + ject 投掷,扔

invaluable adj. 极宝贵的

in- 不,无 + valu(e) 价值,重视 + -able 可...的

invariably adv. 一成不变

in- 不,无 + variabl(e) 可变的 + -ly ...地

incredible adj. 不能相信的

in- 不,无 + credible 可信的

后缀
e-adj.直达的

redirect vt. 使改变方向

re- 重新 + direct adj.直达的