direction
Direction is the way or path that someone or something moves, looks, or points. It also refers to the instructions you follow to reach a specific destination or place.
예시
3 / 5Could you tell me which direction the train station is?
Can you show me the way to the train station?
The manager gave clear direction on how to complete the travel forms.
The supervisor provided instructions for the travel documents.
I think we are going in the wrong direction!
I believe we are traveling the wrong way.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Remember 'DIR' stands for 'Destination Is Reached' if you follow the direction!
빠른 퀴즈
Excuse me, I am lost. Can you give me ___ to the airport?
정답!
정답은: directions
예시
Could you tell me which direction the train station is?
everydayCan you show me the way to the train station?
The manager gave clear direction on how to complete the travel forms.
formalThe supervisor provided instructions for the travel documents.
I think we are going in the wrong direction!
informalI believe we are traveling the wrong way.
The study analyzes the direction of global migration patterns.
academicThe research looks at where people are moving in the world.
The company is moving in a new direction to increase international sales.
businessThe business is changing its plan to sell more items abroad.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
sense of direction
a natural ability to know where you are or which way to go
in the right direction
moving toward a correct result or goal
under the direction of
being managed or guided by a specific person
자주 혼동되는 단어
Direction is a noun (the way), while direct is usually a verb (to show the way) or adjective (straight).
An address is a specific house number and street; directions are the steps to get to that house.
사용 참고사항
When you want to know how to get somewhere, always use the plural 'directions'. Use the singular 'direction' to talk about the general line of movement (e.g., North).
자주 하는 실수
Learners often say 'I need a direction to the hotel' instead of 'I need directions to the hotel'.
암기 팁
Remember 'DIR' stands for 'Destination Is Reached' if you follow the direction!
어원
From the Latin 'directionem', which means 'a making straight' or 'a line'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western cultures, directions are often given using street names and left/right turns, while in some other cultures, cardinal points like North and East are used more frequently.
빠른 퀴즈
Excuse me, I am lost. Can you give me ___ to the airport?
정답!
정답은: directions
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
Travel 관련 단어
map
A1A map is a visual representation or drawing of an area, such as a city, country, or the entire world. It shows physical features like roads, rivers, and landmarks to help people find locations or navigate from one place to another.
passenger
A1A passenger is a person who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, train, or airplane, but is not driving it or working on it. They usually pay a fare or have a ticket to travel from one place to another.
hostel
A1A budget-friendly type of accommodation where guests usually rent a bed in a shared room (dormitory) and share common facilities like a kitchen or lounge. It is popular among students, backpackers, and young travelers looking for an affordable way to stay in a city.
reservation
A1A reservation is an arrangement you make in advance to keep a seat, a table, or a room for yourself. It ensures that you have a place when you arrive at a hotel, restaurant, or on a train.
check-in
A1The process of reporting your arrival at a hotel, airport, or event. It usually involves showing your ID and receiving things like a room key or a boarding pass.
reception
A1The place in a hotel or office building where people go when they first arrive. It is the area where guests are greeted and can ask for information or check in.
key
A1A small piece of metal used for opening or closing a lock on a door, suitcase, or vehicle. In travel, it often refers to a metal object or an electronic card used to access a hotel room.
lobby
A1A lobby is a large room near the entrance of a building, like a hotel or theater, where people can wait or meet. It is the first area you enter and usually has a reception desk and seating.
elevator
A1A machine like a small room that carries people up and down between different floors of a building. It is an essential form of vertical transportation in tall buildings to avoid using stairs.
shower
A1A device that washes the body with a spray of water, or the act of washing oneself under such a spray. It is a standard fixture in bathrooms used for daily personal hygiene.
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