形容词out-of-the-wayroundaboutdevious

形容词direct

1. We went to the house by an indirect road.
    我们经过一条曲折的路到了这座房子。

2. We took an indirect route to the town.
    我们循一条迂回曲折的通路去镇上。

3. An indirect benefit of a night light is a feeling of safety.
    夜里点灯带来的间接好处是有了安全感。

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1. 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.

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    e.g. 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。
    e.g. 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。

2. (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.

indirect的反义词

    e.g. 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。

3. (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.

    e.g. 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。
    e.g. There were indirect references to his opponent...
           隐晦提到了他的反对者。

1. not direct in spatial dimension
    not leading by a straight line or course to a destination

    e.g. 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

    e.g. 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

    e.g. reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
           indirect evidence
           an indirect cause

4. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines

    e.g. cousins are collateral relatives
           an indirect descendant of the Stuarts

    Synonym: collateral

5. not as a direct effect or consequence

    e.g. indirect benefits
           an indirect advantage