direction
英 [dəˈrekʃn]
美 [də'rɛkʃn]
中文詞源
direction 方向來自direct, 管理，引導。引申義方向，正確指引。後詞義通用化。
英文詞源
- 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.
雙語例句
- 1. Adjust the aerial's position and direction for the best reception.
- 調整天線的位置和方向以達到最佳接收效果。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. The direction of the prevailing winds should be taken into account.
- 應該將盛行風的方向考慮在內。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. Molly razzed me about my rotten sense of direction.
- 莫利笑話我糟糕的方向感。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. They wandered off in the direction of the nearest store.
- 他們信步朝最近的商店走去。
來自柯林斯例句
- 5. They threatened to walk out if the party did not change direction.
- 他們威脅說，如果該黨不改變方針，他們就將集體退席。
來自柯林斯例句