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.
例句
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.
词族
记忆技巧
Remember 'DIR' stands for 'Destination Is Reached' if you follow the direction!
快速测验
Excuse me, I am lost. Can you give me ___ to the airport?
正确!
正确答案是: directions
例句
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.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
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
容易混淆的词
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.
使用说明
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).
常见错误
Learners often say 'I need a direction to the hotel' instead of 'I need directions to the hotel'.
记忆技巧
Remember 'DIR' stands for 'Destination Is Reached' if you follow the direction!
词源
From the Latin 'directionem', which means 'a making straight' or 'a line'.
语法模式
文化背景
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.
快速测验
Excuse me, I am lost. Can you give me ___ to the airport?
正确!
正确答案是: directions
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