/dəˈrekʃn;dɪ-;daɪ-||; dəˈrɛkʃən/noun
1 [C,U] the path, line or way along which a person or thing is moving, looking, pointing, developing, etc 方向;方位:
A woman was seen running in the direction of the station. 有人看见一名女子朝着车站的方向跑去。
We met him coming in the opposite direction. 我们碰见他迎面而来。
I think the new speed limit is still too high, but at least it's a step in the right direction. 我认为新的车速限制依然太高,但至少朝正确的方向迈了一步。
I think the wind has changed direction. 我认为风向已经改变。
I've got such a hopeless sense of direction -- I'm always getting lost. 我的方向感极差──我老是迷路。
2 [C,U] a purpose; an aim 目的;目标:
I want a career that gives me a (sense of) direction in life. 我想要一种能使我的生活有目标(感)的事业。
3 [C] [usu.pl] information or instructions about how to do sth or how to get to a place 说明;指引:
I'll give you directionsto my house. 我会告诉你上我的家怎么走。
4 [U] the act of managing or controlling sth 管理;控制:
This department is under the direction of Mrs Walters. 这个部门由沃尔特斯太太管理。