direction/dəˋrɛkʃən; dəˈrekʃ$n or dIˈrekʃ$n/n 1 [C] the place or point that you are moving, facing, or pointing towards 方位﹔方向: We met Jim coming in the opposite direction . 我们遇到吉姆迎面走来。in a direction Jill pointed in my direction. 吉尔指向我的方向。We walked in the direction of the hotel. 我们朝酒店的方向走去。from a direction We heard a scream from the direction of the pool. 我们听到从游泳池那边传来一声尖叫。People were running in all directions . 人们四散奔逃。right/wrong direction Are we going in the right direction? 我们走的方向对吗?Maurice changed direction and went back towards town. 莫里斯改变方向﹐掉头往镇上去了。2 directions [plural 复数] instructions about how to reach a place or do something〔如何去某地的〕指示﹐指引;〔如何做某事的〕操作指南﹐用法说明: Could you give me directions to the bus station? 你能告诉我去公共汽车站的路怎么走吗?Always read the directions before using weedkiller. 使用除草剂前一定要阅读使用指南。3 [C] the general way that something develops 趋势﹐动向: Our lives have gone in very different directions. 我们的生活已经走到完全不同的方向上去了。This is a new direction for the company. 这是公司的一个新的发展方向。The law is a step in the right direction (=a good development). 这条法规是朝着正确的方向迈出的一步。4 [U] the act of managing an organization and telling people what to do 管理﹔指导: under sb's direction The company has expanded under his direction. 公司在他的领导下扩展了。5 [U] a purpose or aim 目标﹐方向: I feel that there is a lack of direction in my life. 我感到我的生活缺乏目标。6 sense of direction the ability to know which way to go 方向感: Bill's always getting lost – he has no sense of direction. 比尔老是迷路 — 他没有方向感。