Definition of direction in English:

direction

noun dɪˈrɛkʃ(ə)ndʌɪˈrɛkʃ(ə)n

1A course along which someone or something moves.
方向
she set off in the opposite direction
她向相反方向出发。
mass noun he had a terrible sense of direction
他方向感差极了。
Example sentencesExamples
- It's really fascinating to watch these trains move in opposite directions at very high speed.
- We constantly had to fight unpredictable currents, sometimes going in opposite directions along the wall on the same dive.
- Vehicles coming in the opposite direction up the hill move into the middle lane far too soon and before they know what is coming towards them.
- If the pendulums are moving in opposite directions, however, the forces they exert on the beam cancel each other, and the beam doesn't move.
- From there the route heads in a north-westerly direction running along the western side of the Oakpark halting site.
- There are few other cars on the road, only an occasional set of lights moving in the opposite direction, away from the night.
- The theory has been extended to more complex systems such as two-way traffic of two motor species that move along the same filament but in opposite directions.
- Just as I notice them, the formation splits, the outer ships breaking off in both directions along the line.
- They were moving in the opposite direction that the squat nurse had gone.
- This action then causes the valve move in the opposite direction and shut down the channel for the water to flow.
- If you do travel, leave a recognizable signal showing your direction of travel.
- I had just regained control of my face and chest, so I could slightly move the opposite direction.
- So what's happening now is a move in the opposite direction to the one you would want?
- The route heads in a north-westerly direction running a corridor along the western side of the Oakpark halting site.
- Without a look back at their victim, the jaguars split up and took off in opposite directions along the alley.
- Allison dove in the same general direction as bullets crashed into the shelf behind her.
- The players' checkers move in opposite directions on a board with 24 spaces.
- We wandered along in the other direction until we came to the Imperial golf course which we decided to cut across so we could see the canal.
- Should traffic travel in the opposite direction along certain roads?
- That was until we were pointed in the direction of our monstrous destination.
Synonyms
way, route, course, line, run, bearing, orientation
1. 1.1 The course which must be taken in order to reach a destination.
  必经之路
  the village is over the moors in a northerly direction
  过了沼地之后向北就能到那个村子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Road markings and signage have been put in place to inform motorists of the correct direction they must travel.
  When she reached the directions ' destination, she was shocked.
  But it is I myself who must get there, even though I have the directions and destination down.
  Letter writers, like Julia Baird, travel in many different directions to reach their destinations
  Synonyms
  way, route, course, line, run, bearing, orientation
2. 1.2 A point to or from which a person or thing moves or faces.
  朝向
  a house with views in all directions
  各个朝向都有风景的房子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A cold front slowly moved through central Florida today changing the wind direction somewhat from west to west northwest.
  Arrows mark the promoter of each transcription unit and indicate the direction of transcription.
  The simple solution is to reverse the one way direction in East Street to northwards.
  Instead, the reticular lamina moved in a direction perpendicular to its long axis.
  Pilots rely on the different wind directions at different heights to ' steer ' the balloon.
  Brackets denote operon boundaries and arrows indicate the direction of transcription of each gene.
  Turning your legs and feet while keeping your torso facing a different direction is a hard thing to learn.
  Each ' arm ' corresponds to a different wind direction.
  The traffic coming in a direction perpendicular to Campbell Road makes a signal junction necessary.
  Remember that signs here mention the compass direction you're heading in.
  Consequently, we cannot draw any firm conclusions about the direction of causality.
  An echocardiogram can also use sound waves to determine the direction of blood flow through the heart.
  Granger causality tests were then conducted on the smoothed data to determine the direction of causality.
  Like the other farmsteads hereabouts, it is protected on three sides by trees and is only open to the views in a direction a little east of south.
  As you learn it moves across, too, in some direction perpendicular to space.
3. 1.3 A general way in which someone or something is developing; a trend or tendency.
  （发展的）总方向，总趋势
  new directions in painting and architecture
  绘画和建筑方面的新趋势。
  any dialogue between them is a step in the right direction
  他们之间的任何对话都是朝着正确的方向迈出的一步。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The more unstructured a movement is, the less control it has over the directions in which it develops and the political actions in which it engages.
  The Federal Opposition says the new vessel is a step in the right direction, but not enough.
  A seemingly prolibertarian procedural rule may thus lead the law to develop in antilibertarian substantive directions.
  Gymnastics is developing in two directions - more complex routines and sharper technique in all elements.
  Still, this is at least a step in the right direction, and perhaps a sign that anti-immigrant fervor is dying down again.
  After stating that it fully concurred in the holding and reasoning of the district court, the Supreme Court proceeded to develop arguments in different directions.
  Some trends may be apparent but other changes may occur which may contradict the general direction of the trend.
  After the World Cup we have a lot of work to do, but Peter is a guy who I think will develop in the right direction in Glasgow.
  Animal lovers said earlier that the case was a step in the right direction against illegal ownership of endangered animals.
  In this regard, I offer a few guesses about some general directions in which statistical physics may change.
  He received his degree in commerce, but an accident changed his entire future direction.
  The trend indicates the general tendency or direction over the long-term.
  I suspect that there are going to be some important gene variants that are going to have significant functions in sorting out general directions of personality.
  But at least it is a step in the right direction and seems more controlled than previous efforts.
  We are thrilled to be the focus of this project which will enable us to build on our existing strengths and develop in new directions.
  All of these indicate future directions for research.
  If Reeves processes his sounds comprehensively, he retains the melodic nature of his sources, enabling his compositions to develop in multiple directions at once.
  From an island that was dependent entirely on Spain for its cultural directions, it developed into a more cosmopolitan realm with an identity all its own.
  After Edwards, philosophy developed in several directions.
  One move in the right direction is the training course on the detection of traditional remedies held in Hong Kong in March of this year.
  Synonyms
  orientation, inclination, leaning, tendency
  bent, bias, preference, disposition
  drift, aim, tack, attitude, tone, tenor, mood, feel, style, flavour, vein
  current, trend
4. 1.4mass noun General aim or purpose.
  总的目的，总体目标
  the campaign's lack of direction
  这场战役缺乏总体目标。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Under the former Tipperary manager Antrim has been blended into a cohesive unit that plays with purpose and direction.
  My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I'm happy.
  The US forces might lack purpose or direction but there are plenty of both to the insurgents' attacks.
  I see our young men struggle because they have no direction or purpose for their lives, and it's more than sad.
  He is a man who paints precisely, laying down every stroke with deliberation, purpose and direction.
  The talented Crimson Tide will find direction and purpose under new coach Dennis Franchione.
  He picked her up and gave her a new sense of direction and purpose.
  No, not really; it's just that it has lost any sense of moral purpose and direction.
  What gave direction and purpose to this movement was a chain of events linked to the liberation of Bangladesh.
  This indicates that he uses his considerable energies and talents with purpose and direction.
  Our lives and our world are part of a larger scheme that has direction and purpose.
  We are conscious beings who exercise some choice in our lives, giving direction and purpose to them.
  Like the rails that keep a train on track, they provide direction, motive and purpose.
  But they are not ready to accept that there is no purpose or direction to life.
  It seems to me that a lack of direction and purpose leads to a lack of leadership and motivation.
  I didn't have purpose or meaning or direction… so I tried to fill it up with drama.
  It has obviously never occurred to him that people may not want any purpose and direction from the EU.
  Leadership, he said, influences people by providing purpose, direction and motivation.
  Such lack of purpose and direction is not in the national interest.
  What Josh lacks in general artistic direction, he more than makes up for in sheer volume.
  Synonyms
  attitude, inclination, aim, intention
2mass noun The management or guidance of someone or something.
管理；指导
under his direction, the college has developed an international reputation
在他的指导下，该学院在国际上建立了声誉。
Example sentencesExamples
- Our squad is comprised of skilled world class players who now have an excellent coach with direction and ample influence.
- GMS will provide overall Project Management and direction and will act as the sole point of contact to the Client.
- To get intimate access and remain friends, he handed over direction and editorial control.
- New legislation will be needed to give the trusts their powers and freedoms and remove them from the Secretary of State's powers of direction.
- We have thereafter more or less enjoyed a pretty good record when it comes to management and direction of the public sector.
- It will be hard to replace that kind of vision, direction and leadership.
- She shared that we are their role models and heroes and they look to us for guidance and direction.
- Because there's been no direction, no guidance, they've gone into crime.
- They call it true parents, as parents who provide parental guidance or parental direction.
- This tradition stretches back many years and probably started under the guidance and direction of the late Dermot Burke.
- Other situations which rely on a different style of leadership and a different style of direction and control have to be accepted as well.
- Process innovation is typically much more top down, requiring strong direction from senior management.
- Leadership and direction should be forthcoming form the County Board officers.
- All other members of the pack look to the alpha dog for direction and guidance.
- Their main role is to oversee the school's direction and to have a say in the way the school is going.
- For without a leader to give direction, counsel and wisdom, any well-intended venture is bound to fail.
- He was the complainant's father, one whom she loved and respected and one whom she looked to for direction and guidance.
- This inquiry should have been ordered last year when the Royal Infirmary management was crying out for funding and direction.
Synonyms
administration, management, supervision, superintendence, government, regulation, orchestration
control, command, rule
conduct, handling, running, overseeing, masterminding
leadership, guidance
1. 2.1 The work of directing the actors and other staff in a film, play, or other production.
  导演（术，手法）
  Example sentencesExamples
  But for sheer skill in direction and performance this film is impressive.
  A nice, tight plot with solid acting and direction is still enough to make a film successful.
  However, the actors and direction are very impressive, and there's some snappy, witty dialogue.
  His direction is perfect, managing to condense a 2200-page comic into a two-hour film.
  Under his direction, the film's expert pacing builds quickly as the movie enters its second half.
  What he does bring to his direction is an actor's flair for bringing out the best in his cast.
  I think this film has some clever direction but in a very kind of routine fashion.
  Barnes's direction hasn't managed to mend the brittle bones of the play.
  His pace is quirky and his direction of the actors inventive.
  The style of camerawork and direction is very appealing and fits the tone of the film quite expertly.
  It's a clumsy scene in every sense - purpose, scripting, direction, acting.
  I imagine the script must have been rather slim, how did you provide direction for your actors without having dialog to build around?
  He had also been involved in the production and direction of more than 20 serials and films.
  From there she went to the National Film and Television School, specialising in cinematography and direction.
  I was genuinely surprised by the solid, thoughtful direction Levin gave his film.
  The biggest flaw with the film is not its crippled script or flat direction or flailing acting.
  Looking at your direction in the film, it's very relaxed and assured.
  While I have no complaints with his direction of this film, I wasn't overly impressed.
  Much of play rests on the strength of powerful direction and production.
  The teenagers have taken responsibility for every aspect of the film, from direction to editing, which they are doing at the moment.
2. 2.2directions Instructions on how to reach a destination or about how to do something.
  （如何到达某地的）指引；（如何做事的）指示
  Preston gave him directions to a restaurant not far from the studio
  普雷斯顿告诉了他如何去餐馆。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Also, purchase carbon monoxide detectors and use them according to manufacturer's directions.
  Any group of people that can't even follow simple directions must come from a terribly backward state.
  She has just given him directions to her destination, and he suggests an alternative route to avoid the rush-hour traffic.
  Since I had my phone, you're probably thinking that I should have simply called my destination for directions.
  Take the wrong turn and there's no angry admonishment - the software quickly replots your course and provides a new set of directions to the destination.
  Give one direction at a time during the procedure to help your child if needed.
  Follow the manufacturer's directions on the label when applying.
  When installing car seats the manufacturer's directions must be followed exactly.
  The manufacturer's directions were followed while performing the test.
  He did not know York as he comes from Leeds, but a taxi driver gave him directions and he reached York District Hospital.
  Following his vague directions, they reached their destination.
  With any relaxer kit, you must carefully follow all directions to avoid potential skin and scalp burns, hair loss and eye injury.
  The couple, always generous, happily gave their neighbor the directions to reach the pool.
  Read the entire label before use and carefully follow the labeled directions for use.
  Synonyms
  instruction, command, order, bidding, charge, injunction, dictate, decree, edict, enjoinment, prescription, rule, regulation, requirement
  guideline, recommendation, suggestion
  (directions), guidance, information, briefing

Phrases

sense of direction

A person's ability to know without explicit guidance the direction in which they are or should be moving.
Example sentencesExamples
- In fact maps would be of little use to someone who lacked altogether a sense of direction; we need a sense of direction even to find our way around the map and then to orient the map to our immediate environment.
- By the sixth day, the entire group was wandering through the hills without a sense of direction.
- There were thousands and thousands of people out in Liverpool and as we staggered around early Sunday morning at 3am looking for a taxi, I was cursing this fact almost as much as Dean and Jon's lack of a sense of direction.
- But there was still plenty to concern him; he was worried about the need to give his period in office a sense of direction, about how his narrative might appear to future historians.
- She said: ‘I felt it lacked a sense of direction and focus.’

Origin

Late Middle English (in sense 2): from Latin directio(n-), from the verb dirigere (see direct).

address from Middle English:
This was first used in the senses ‘set upright’ and ‘guide, direct’, which developed into ‘write directions for delivery on’ and ‘direct spoken words to’. The source is Latin ad- ‘towards’ and directus ‘put straight’. Direction (early 16th century) shares the same source.

Rhymes

abjection, affection, circumspection, collection, complexion, confection, connection, convection, correction, defection, deflection, dejection, detection, ejection, election, genuflection, imperfection, infection, inflection, injection, inspection, insurrection, interconnection, interjection, intersection, introspection, lection, misdirection, objection, perfection, predilection, projection, protection, refection, reflection, rejection, resurrection, retrospection, section, selection, subjection, transection, vivisection

Definition of direction in US English:

direction

noun

1A course along which someone or something moves.
方向
she set off in the opposite direction
她向相反方向出发。
the storm was expected to take a more northwesterly direction
Example sentencesExamples
- We wandered along in the other direction until we came to the Imperial golf course which we decided to cut across so we could see the canal.
- If you do travel, leave a recognizable signal showing your direction of travel.
- We constantly had to fight unpredictable currents, sometimes going in opposite directions along the wall on the same dive.
- That was until we were pointed in the direction of our monstrous destination.
- From there the route heads in a north-westerly direction running along the western side of the Oakpark halting site.
- Allison dove in the same general direction as bullets crashed into the shelf behind her.
- The route heads in a north-westerly direction running a corridor along the western side of the Oakpark halting site.
- It's really fascinating to watch these trains move in opposite directions at very high speed.
- Should traffic travel in the opposite direction along certain roads?
- This action then causes the valve move in the opposite direction and shut down the channel for the water to flow.
- If the pendulums are moving in opposite directions, however, the forces they exert on the beam cancel each other, and the beam doesn't move.
- The players' checkers move in opposite directions on a board with 24 spaces.
- I had just regained control of my face and chest, so I could slightly move the opposite direction.
- So what's happening now is a move in the opposite direction to the one you would want?
- They were moving in the opposite direction that the squat nurse had gone.
- Just as I notice them, the formation splits, the outer ships breaking off in both directions along the line.
- Vehicles coming in the opposite direction up the hill move into the middle lane far too soon and before they know what is coming towards them.
- There are few other cars on the road, only an occasional set of lights moving in the opposite direction, away from the night.
- Without a look back at their victim, the jaguars split up and took off in opposite directions along the alley.
- The theory has been extended to more complex systems such as two-way traffic of two motor species that move along the same filament but in opposite directions.
Synonyms
way, route, course, line, run, bearing, orientation
1. 1.1 The course which must be taken in order to reach a destination.
  必经之路
  he had a terrible sense of direction
  他方向感差极了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  But it is I myself who must get there, even though I have the directions and destination down.
  Letter writers, like Julia Baird, travel in many different directions to reach their destinations
  When she reached the directions ' destination, she was shocked.
  Road markings and signage have been put in place to inform motorists of the correct direction they must travel.
  Synonyms
  way, route, course, line, run, bearing, orientation
2. 1.2 A point to or from which a person or thing moves or faces.
  朝向
  a house with views in all directions
  各个朝向都有风景的房子。
  figurative support came from an unexpected direction
  〈喻〉支持来自意想不到的方面。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Instead, the reticular lamina moved in a direction perpendicular to its long axis.
  Granger causality tests were then conducted on the smoothed data to determine the direction of causality.
  A cold front slowly moved through central Florida today changing the wind direction somewhat from west to west northwest.
  Remember that signs here mention the compass direction you're heading in.
  Arrows mark the promoter of each transcription unit and indicate the direction of transcription.
  As you learn it moves across, too, in some direction perpendicular to space.
  Turning your legs and feet while keeping your torso facing a different direction is a hard thing to learn.
  The traffic coming in a direction perpendicular to Campbell Road makes a signal junction necessary.
  An echocardiogram can also use sound waves to determine the direction of blood flow through the heart.
  Brackets denote operon boundaries and arrows indicate the direction of transcription of each gene.
  The simple solution is to reverse the one way direction in East Street to northwards.
  Like the other farmsteads hereabouts, it is protected on three sides by trees and is only open to the views in a direction a little east of south.
  Pilots rely on the different wind directions at different heights to ' steer ' the balloon.
  Consequently, we cannot draw any firm conclusions about the direction of causality.
  Each ' arm ' corresponds to a different wind direction.
3. 1.3 A general way in which someone or something is developing.
  方向
  new directions in painting and architecture
  绘画和建筑方面的新趋势。
  any dialogue between them is a step in the right direction
  他们之间的任何对话都是朝着正确的方向迈出的一步。
  it is time to change direction and find a new job
  该是转变方向找个新工作的时候了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  One move in the right direction is the training course on the detection of traditional remedies held in Hong Kong in March of this year.
  He received his degree in commerce, but an accident changed his entire future direction.
  All of these indicate future directions for research.
  After the World Cup we have a lot of work to do, but Peter is a guy who I think will develop in the right direction in Glasgow.
  After Edwards, philosophy developed in several directions.
  After stating that it fully concurred in the holding and reasoning of the district court, the Supreme Court proceeded to develop arguments in different directions.
  From an island that was dependent entirely on Spain for its cultural directions, it developed into a more cosmopolitan realm with an identity all its own.
  We are thrilled to be the focus of this project which will enable us to build on our existing strengths and develop in new directions.
  I suspect that there are going to be some important gene variants that are going to have significant functions in sorting out general directions of personality.
  The trend indicates the general tendency or direction over the long-term.
  The more unstructured a movement is, the less control it has over the directions in which it develops and the political actions in which it engages.
  In this regard, I offer a few guesses about some general directions in which statistical physics may change.
  Gymnastics is developing in two directions - more complex routines and sharper technique in all elements.
  But at least it is a step in the right direction and seems more controlled than previous efforts.
  Some trends may be apparent but other changes may occur which may contradict the general direction of the trend.
  If Reeves processes his sounds comprehensively, he retains the melodic nature of his sources, enabling his compositions to develop in multiple directions at once.
  The Federal Opposition says the new vessel is a step in the right direction, but not enough.
  Still, this is at least a step in the right direction, and perhaps a sign that anti-immigrant fervor is dying down again.
  A seemingly prolibertarian procedural rule may thus lead the law to develop in antilibertarian substantive directions.
  Animal lovers said earlier that the case was a step in the right direction against illegal ownership of endangered animals.
  Synonyms
  orientation, inclination, leaning, tendency
4. 1.4 General aim or purpose.
  总的目的，总体目标
  the campaign's lack of direction
  这场战役缺乏总体目标。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We are conscious beings who exercise some choice in our lives, giving direction and purpose to them.
  It has obviously never occurred to him that people may not want any purpose and direction from the EU.
  Such lack of purpose and direction is not in the national interest.
  It seems to me that a lack of direction and purpose leads to a lack of leadership and motivation.
  Like the rails that keep a train on track, they provide direction, motive and purpose.
  What gave direction and purpose to this movement was a chain of events linked to the liberation of Bangladesh.
  I didn't have purpose or meaning or direction… so I tried to fill it up with drama.
  No, not really; it's just that it has lost any sense of moral purpose and direction.
  The talented Crimson Tide will find direction and purpose under new coach Dennis Franchione.
  Our lives and our world are part of a larger scheme that has direction and purpose.
  The US forces might lack purpose or direction but there are plenty of both to the insurgents' attacks.
  Under the former Tipperary manager Antrim has been blended into a cohesive unit that plays with purpose and direction.
  He is a man who paints precisely, laying down every stroke with deliberation, purpose and direction.
  This indicates that he uses his considerable energies and talents with purpose and direction.
  I see our young men struggle because they have no direction or purpose for their lives, and it's more than sad.
  What Josh lacks in general artistic direction, he more than makes up for in sheer volume.
  But they are not ready to accept that there is no purpose or direction to life.
  Leadership, he said, influences people by providing purpose, direction and motivation.
  He picked her up and gave her a new sense of direction and purpose.
  My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I'm happy.
  Synonyms
  attitude, inclination, aim, intention
2The management or guidance of someone or something.
管理；指导
under his direction, the college has developed an international reputation
在他的指导下，该学院在国际上建立了声誉。
Example sentencesExamples
- All other members of the pack look to the alpha dog for direction and guidance.
- Other situations which rely on a different style of leadership and a different style of direction and control have to be accepted as well.
- For without a leader to give direction, counsel and wisdom, any well-intended venture is bound to fail.
- New legislation will be needed to give the trusts their powers and freedoms and remove them from the Secretary of State's powers of direction.
- Because there's been no direction, no guidance, they've gone into crime.
- They call it true parents, as parents who provide parental guidance or parental direction.
- She shared that we are their role models and heroes and they look to us for guidance and direction.
- To get intimate access and remain friends, he handed over direction and editorial control.
- It will be hard to replace that kind of vision, direction and leadership.
- Process innovation is typically much more top down, requiring strong direction from senior management.
- This tradition stretches back many years and probably started under the guidance and direction of the late Dermot Burke.
- He was the complainant's father, one whom she loved and respected and one whom she looked to for direction and guidance.
- We have thereafter more or less enjoyed a pretty good record when it comes to management and direction of the public sector.
- GMS will provide overall Project Management and direction and will act as the sole point of contact to the Client.
- This inquiry should have been ordered last year when the Royal Infirmary management was crying out for funding and direction.
- Their main role is to oversee the school's direction and to have a say in the way the school is going.
- Our squad is comprised of skilled world class players who now have an excellent coach with direction and ample influence.
- Leadership and direction should be forthcoming form the County Board officers.
Synonyms
administration, management, supervision, superintendence, government, regulation, orchestration
1. 2.1 The work of supervising and controlling the actors and other staff in a movie, play, or other production.
  导演（术，手法）
  Example sentencesExamples
  Under his direction, the film's expert pacing builds quickly as the movie enters its second half.
  The style of camerawork and direction is very appealing and fits the tone of the film quite expertly.
  Barnes's direction hasn't managed to mend the brittle bones of the play.
  Looking at your direction in the film, it's very relaxed and assured.
  It's a clumsy scene in every sense - purpose, scripting, direction, acting.
  He had also been involved in the production and direction of more than 20 serials and films.
  However, the actors and direction are very impressive, and there's some snappy, witty dialogue.
  Much of play rests on the strength of powerful direction and production.
  But for sheer skill in direction and performance this film is impressive.
  His direction is perfect, managing to condense a 2200-page comic into a two-hour film.
  While I have no complaints with his direction of this film, I wasn't overly impressed.
  A nice, tight plot with solid acting and direction is still enough to make a film successful.
  What he does bring to his direction is an actor's flair for bringing out the best in his cast.
  I was genuinely surprised by the solid, thoughtful direction Levin gave his film.
  I imagine the script must have been rather slim, how did you provide direction for your actors without having dialog to build around?
  His pace is quirky and his direction of the actors inventive.
  The biggest flaw with the film is not its crippled script or flat direction or flailing acting.
  From there she went to the National Film and Television School, specialising in cinematography and direction.
  The teenagers have taken responsibility for every aspect of the film, from direction to editing, which they are doing at the moment.
  I think this film has some clever direction but in a very kind of routine fashion.
2. 2.2directions Instructions on how to reach a destination or about how to do something.
  （如何到达某地的）指引；（如何做事的）指示
  Preston gave him directions to a restaurant
  普雷斯顿告诉了他如何去餐馆。
  directions for making puff pastry
  Example sentencesExamples
  Any group of people that can't even follow simple directions must come from a terribly backward state.
  Read the entire label before use and carefully follow the labeled directions for use.
  She has just given him directions to her destination, and he suggests an alternative route to avoid the rush-hour traffic.
  Take the wrong turn and there's no angry admonishment - the software quickly replots your course and provides a new set of directions to the destination.
  He did not know York as he comes from Leeds, but a taxi driver gave him directions and he reached York District Hospital.
  Give one direction at a time during the procedure to help your child if needed.
  The couple, always generous, happily gave their neighbor the directions to reach the pool.
  The manufacturer's directions were followed while performing the test.
  Follow the manufacturer's directions on the label when applying.
  Following his vague directions, they reached their destination.
  With any relaxer kit, you must carefully follow all directions to avoid potential skin and scalp burns, hair loss and eye injury.
  Since I had my phone, you're probably thinking that I should have simply called my destination for directions.
  When installing car seats the manufacturer's directions must be followed exactly.
  Also, purchase carbon monoxide detectors and use them according to manufacturer's directions.
  Synonyms
  instruction, command, order, bidding, charge, injunction, dictate, decree, edict, enjoinment, prescription, rule, regulation, requirement
3. 2.3 An authoritative order or command.
  to suggest that members of Congress would take direction on how to vote is an affront
  Example sentencesExamples
  If your Honour were minded to give directions along those lines, we would have no difficulty with accommodating the Fishing Industry's submissions.
  Mr Owens must also follow the directions of the probation officer on what course is deemed necessary.
  The same document communicated removal directions for removal that same day to Zimbabwe.
  The Secretary of State has issued directions under section 32.
  Having regard to the views of this Court in Cowan, we consider that it is desirable that a direction along the lines indicated above should be given.

Phrases

sense of direction

A person's ability to know without explicit guidance the direction in which they are or should be moving.
Example sentencesExamples
- But there was still plenty to concern him; he was worried about the need to give his period in office a sense of direction, about how his narrative might appear to future historians.
- In fact maps would be of little use to someone who lacked altogether a sense of direction; we need a sense of direction even to find our way around the map and then to orient the map to our immediate environment.
- There were thousands and thousands of people out in Liverpool and as we staggered around early Sunday morning at 3am looking for a taxi, I was cursing this fact almost as much as Dean and Jon's lack of a sense of direction.
- She said: ‘I felt it lacked a sense of direction and focus.’
- By the sixth day, the entire group was wandering through the hills without a sense of direction.

Origin

Late Middle English (in direction (sense 2)): from Latin directio(n-), from the verb dirigere (see direct).

词汇	direction
释义	Definition of direction in English: direction noun dɪˈrɛkʃ(ə)ndʌɪˈrɛkʃ(ə)n 1A course along which someone or something moves. 方向 she set off in the opposite direction 她向相反方向出发。 mass noun he had a terrible sense of direction 他方向感差极了。 Example sentencesExamples It's really fascinating to watch these trains move in opposite directions at very high speed. We constantly had to fight unpredictable currents, sometimes going in opposite directions along the wall on the same dive. Vehicles coming in the opposite direction up the hill move into the middle lane far too soon and before they know what is coming towards them. If the pendulums are moving in opposite directions, however, the forces they exert on the beam cancel each other, and the beam doesn't move. From there the route heads in a north-westerly direction running along the western side of the Oakpark halting site. There are few other cars on the road, only an occasional set of lights moving in the opposite direction, away from the night. The theory has been extended to more complex systems such as two-way traffic of two motor species that move along the same filament but in opposite directions. Just as I notice them, the formation splits, the outer ships breaking off in both directions along the line. They were moving in the opposite direction that the squat nurse had gone. This action then causes the valve move in the opposite direction and shut down the channel for the water to flow. If you do travel, leave a recognizable signal showing your direction of travel. I had just regained control of my face and chest, so I could slightly move the opposite direction. So what's happening now is a move in the opposite direction to the one you would want? The route heads in a north-westerly direction running a corridor along the western side of the Oakpark halting site. Without a look back at their victim, the jaguars split up and took off in opposite directions along the alley. Allison dove in the same general direction as bullets crashed into the shelf behind her. The players' checkers move in opposite directions on a board with 24 spaces. We wandered along in the other direction until we came to the Imperial golf course which we decided to cut across so we could see the canal. Should traffic travel in the opposite direction along certain roads? That was until we were pointed in the direction of our monstrous destination. Synonyms way, route, course, line, run, bearing, orientation 1.1 The course which must be taken in order to reach a destination. 必经之路 the village is over the moors in a northerly direction 过了沼地之后向北就能到那个村子。 Example sentencesExamples Road markings and signage have been put in place to inform motorists of the correct direction they must travel. When she reached the directions ' destination, she was shocked. But it is I myself who must get there, even though I have the directions and destination down. Letter writers, like Julia Baird, travel in many different directions to reach their destinations Synonyms way, route, course, line, run, bearing, orientation 1.2 A point to or from which a person or thing moves or faces. 朝向 a house with views in all directions 各个朝向都有风景的房子。 Example sentencesExamples A cold front slowly moved through central Florida today changing the wind direction somewhat from west to west northwest. Arrows mark the promoter of each transcription unit and indicate the direction of transcription. The simple solution is to reverse the one way direction in East Street to northwards. Instead, the reticular lamina moved in a direction perpendicular to its long axis. Pilots rely on the different wind directions at different heights to ' steer ' the balloon. Brackets denote operon boundaries and arrows indicate the direction of transcription of each gene. Turning your legs and feet while keeping your torso facing a different direction is a hard thing to learn. Each ' arm ' corresponds to a different wind direction. The traffic coming in a direction perpendicular to Campbell Road makes a signal junction necessary. Remember that signs here mention the compass direction you're heading in. Consequently, we cannot draw any firm conclusions about the direction of causality. An echocardiogram can also use sound waves to determine the direction of blood flow through the heart. Granger causality tests were then conducted on the smoothed data to determine the direction of causality. Like the other farmsteads hereabouts, it is protected on three sides by trees and is only open to the views in a direction a little east of south. As you learn it moves across, too, in some direction perpendicular to space. 1.3 A general way in which someone or something is developing; a trend or tendency. （发展的）总方向，总趋势 new directions in painting and architecture 绘画和建筑方面的新趋势。 any dialogue between them is a step in the right direction 他们之间的任何对话都是朝着正确的方向迈出的一步。 Example sentencesExamples The more unstructured a movement is, the less control it has over the directions in which it develops and the political actions in which it engages. The Federal Opposition says the new vessel is a step in the right direction, but not enough. A seemingly prolibertarian procedural rule may thus lead the law to develop in antilibertarian substantive directions. Gymnastics is developing in two directions - more complex routines and sharper technique in all elements. Still, this is at least a step in the right direction, and perhaps a sign that anti-immigrant fervor is dying down again. After stating that it fully concurred in the holding and reasoning of the district court, the Supreme Court proceeded to develop arguments in different directions. Some trends may be apparent but other changes may occur which may contradict the general direction of the trend. After the World Cup we have a lot of work to do, but Peter is a guy who I think will develop in the right direction in Glasgow. Animal lovers said earlier that the case was a step in the right direction against illegal ownership of endangered animals. In this regard, I offer a few guesses about some general directions in which statistical physics may change. He received his degree in commerce, but an accident changed his entire future direction. The trend indicates the general tendency or direction over the long-term. I suspect that there are going to be some important gene variants that are going to have significant functions in sorting out general directions of personality. But at least it is a step in the right direction and seems more controlled than previous efforts. We are thrilled to be the focus of this project which will enable us to build on our existing strengths and develop in new directions. All of these indicate future directions for research. If Reeves processes his sounds comprehensively, he retains the melodic nature of his sources, enabling his compositions to develop in multiple directions at once. From an island that was dependent entirely on Spain for its cultural directions, it developed into a more cosmopolitan realm with an identity all its own. After Edwards, philosophy developed in several directions. One move in the right direction is the training course on the detection of traditional remedies held in Hong Kong in March of this year. Synonyms orientation, inclination, leaning, tendency bent, bias, preference, disposition drift, aim, tack, attitude, tone, tenor, mood, feel, style, flavour, vein current, trend 1.4mass noun General aim or purpose. 总的目的，总体目标 the campaign's lack of direction 这场战役缺乏总体目标。 Example sentencesExamples Under the former Tipperary manager Antrim has been blended into a cohesive unit that plays with purpose and direction. My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I'm happy. The US forces might lack purpose or direction but there are plenty of both to the insurgents' attacks. I see our young men struggle because they have no direction or purpose for their lives, and it's more than sad. He is a man who paints precisely, laying down every stroke with deliberation, purpose and direction. The talented Crimson Tide will find direction and purpose under new coach Dennis Franchione. He picked her up and gave her a new sense of direction and purpose. No, not really; it's just that it has lost any sense of moral purpose and direction. What gave direction and purpose to this movement was a chain of events linked to the liberation of Bangladesh. This indicates that he uses his considerable energies and talents with purpose and direction. Our lives and our world are part of a larger scheme that has direction and purpose. We are conscious beings who exercise some choice in our lives, giving direction and purpose to them. Like the rails that keep a train on track, they provide direction, motive and purpose. But they are not ready to accept that there is no purpose or direction to life. It seems to me that a lack of direction and purpose leads to a lack of leadership and motivation. I didn't have purpose or meaning or direction… so I tried to fill it up with drama. It has obviously never occurred to him that people may not want any purpose and direction from the EU. Leadership, he said, influences people by providing purpose, direction and motivation. Such lack of purpose and direction is not in the national interest. What Josh lacks in general artistic direction, he more than makes up for in sheer volume. Synonyms attitude, inclination, aim, intention 2mass noun The management or guidance of someone or something. 管理；指导 under his direction, the college has developed an international reputation 在他的指导下，该学院在国际上建立了声誉。 Example sentencesExamples Our squad is comprised of skilled world class players who now have an excellent coach with direction and ample influence. GMS will provide overall Project Management and direction and will act as the sole point of contact to the Client. To get intimate access and remain friends, he handed over direction and editorial control. New legislation will be needed to give the trusts their powers and freedoms and remove them from the Secretary of State's powers of direction. We have thereafter more or less enjoyed a pretty good record when it comes to management and direction of the public sector. It will be hard to replace that kind of vision, direction and leadership. She shared that we are their role models and heroes and they look to us for guidance and direction. Because there's been no direction, no guidance, they've gone into crime. They call it true parents, as parents who provide parental guidance or parental direction. This tradition stretches back many years and probably started under the guidance and direction of the late Dermot Burke. Other situations which rely on a different style of leadership and a different style of direction and control have to be accepted as well. Process innovation is typically much more top down, requiring strong direction from senior management. Leadership and direction should be forthcoming form the County Board officers. All other members of the pack look to the alpha dog for direction and guidance. Their main role is to oversee the school's direction and to have a say in the way the school is going. For without a leader to give direction, counsel and wisdom, any well-intended venture is bound to fail. He was the complainant's father, one whom she loved and respected and one whom she looked to for direction and guidance. This inquiry should have been ordered last year when the Royal Infirmary management was crying out for funding and direction. Synonyms administration, management, supervision, superintendence, government, regulation, orchestration control, command, rule conduct, handling, running, overseeing, masterminding leadership, guidance 2.1 The work of directing the actors and other staff in a film, play, or other production. 导演（术，手法） Example sentencesExamples But for sheer skill in direction and performance this film is impressive. A nice, tight plot with solid acting and direction is still enough to make a film successful. However, the actors and direction are very impressive, and there's some snappy, witty dialogue. His direction is perfect, managing to condense a 2200-page comic into a two-hour film. Under his direction, the film's expert pacing builds quickly as the movie enters its second half. What he does bring to his direction is an actor's flair for bringing out the best in his cast. I think this film has some clever direction but in a very kind of routine fashion. Barnes's direction hasn't managed to mend the brittle bones of the play. His pace is quirky and his direction of the actors inventive. The style of camerawork and direction is very appealing and fits the tone of the film quite expertly. It's a clumsy scene in every sense - purpose, scripting, direction, acting. I imagine the script must have been rather slim, how did you provide direction for your actors without having dialog to build around? He had also been involved in the production and direction of more than 20 serials and films. From there she went to the National Film and Television School, specialising in cinematography and direction. I was genuinely surprised by the solid, thoughtful direction Levin gave his film. The biggest flaw with the film is not its crippled script or flat direction or flailing acting. Looking at your direction in the film, it's very relaxed and assured. While I have no complaints with his direction of this film, I wasn't overly impressed. Much of play rests on the strength of powerful direction and production. The teenagers have taken responsibility for every aspect of the film, from direction to editing, which they are doing at the moment. 2.2directions Instructions on how to reach a destination or about how to do something. （如何到达某地的）指引；（如何做事的）指示 Preston gave him directions to a restaurant not far from the studio 普雷斯顿告诉了他如何去餐馆。 Example sentencesExamples Also, purchase carbon monoxide detectors and use them according to manufacturer's directions. Any group of people that can't even follow simple directions must come from a terribly backward state. She has just given him directions to her destination, and he suggests an alternative route to avoid the rush-hour traffic. Since I had my phone, you're probably thinking that I should have simply called my destination for directions. Take the wrong turn and there's no angry admonishment - the software quickly replots your course and provides a new set of directions to the destination. Give one direction at a time during the procedure to help your child if needed. Follow the manufacturer's directions on the label when applying. When installing car seats the manufacturer's directions must be followed exactly. The manufacturer's directions were followed while performing the test. He did not know York as he comes from Leeds, but a taxi driver gave him directions and he reached York District Hospital. Following his vague directions, they reached their destination. With any relaxer kit, you must carefully follow all directions to avoid potential skin and scalp burns, hair loss and eye injury. The couple, always generous, happily gave their neighbor the directions to reach the pool. Read the entire label before use and carefully follow the labeled directions for use. Synonyms instruction, command, order, bidding, charge, injunction, dictate, decree, edict, enjoinment, prescription, rule, regulation, requirement guideline, recommendation, suggestion (directions), guidance, information, briefing Phrases sense of direction A person's ability to know without explicit guidance the direction in which they are or should be moving. Example sentencesExamples In fact maps would be of little use to someone who lacked altogether a sense of direction; we need a sense of direction even to find our way around the map and then to orient the map to our immediate environment. By the sixth day, the entire group was wandering through the hills without a sense of direction. There were thousands and thousands of people out in Liverpool and as we staggered around early Sunday morning at 3am looking for a taxi, I was cursing this fact almost as much as Dean and Jon's lack of a sense of direction. But there was still plenty to concern him; he was worried about the need to give his period in office a sense of direction, about how his narrative might appear to future historians. She said: ‘I felt it lacked a sense of direction and focus.’ Origin Late Middle English (in sense 2): from Latin directio(n-), from the verb dirigere (see direct). address from Middle English: This was first used in the senses ‘set upright’ and ‘guide, direct’, which developed into ‘write directions for delivery on’ and ‘direct spoken words to’. The source is Latin ad- ‘towards’ and directus ‘put straight’. Direction (early 16th century) shares the same source. Rhymes abjection, affection, circumspection, collection, complexion, confection, connection, convection, correction, defection, deflection, dejection, detection, ejection, election, genuflection, imperfection, infection, inflection, injection, inspection, insurrection, interconnection, interjection, intersection, introspection, lection, misdirection, objection, perfection, predilection, projection, protection, refection, reflection, rejection, resurrection, retrospection, section, selection, subjection, transection, vivisection noun.1 phr. Definition of direction in US English: direction noun 1A course along which someone or something moves. 方向 she set off in the opposite direction 她向相反方向出发。 the storm was expected to take a more northwesterly direction Example sentencesExamples We wandered along in the other direction until we came to the Imperial golf course which we decided to cut across so we could see the canal. If you do travel, leave a recognizable signal showing your direction of travel. We constantly had to fight unpredictable currents, sometimes going in opposite directions along the wall on the same dive. That was until we were pointed in the direction of our monstrous destination. From there the route heads in a north-westerly direction running along the western side of the Oakpark halting site. Allison dove in the same general direction as bullets crashed into the shelf behind her. The route heads in a north-westerly direction running a corridor along the western side of the Oakpark halting site. It's really fascinating to watch these trains move in opposite directions at very high speed. Should traffic travel in the opposite direction along certain roads? This action then causes the valve move in the opposite direction and shut down the channel for the water to flow. If the pendulums are moving in opposite directions, however, the forces they exert on the beam cancel each other, and the beam doesn't move. The players' checkers move in opposite directions on a board with 24 spaces. I had just regained control of my face and chest, so I could slightly move the opposite direction. So what's happening now is a move in the opposite direction to the one you would want? They were moving in the opposite direction that the squat nurse had gone. Just as I notice them, the formation splits, the outer ships breaking off in both directions along the line. Vehicles coming in the opposite direction up the hill move into the middle lane far too soon and before they know what is coming towards them. There are few other cars on the road, only an occasional set of lights moving in the opposite direction, away from the night. Without a look back at their victim, the jaguars split up and took off in opposite directions along the alley. The theory has been extended to more complex systems such as two-way traffic of two motor species that move along the same filament but in opposite directions. Synonyms way, route, course, line, run, bearing, orientation 1.1 The course which must be taken in order to reach a destination. 必经之路 he had a terrible sense of direction 他方向感差极了。 Example sentencesExamples But it is I myself who must get there, even though I have the directions and destination down. Letter writers, like Julia Baird, travel in many different directions to reach their destinations When she reached the directions ' destination, she was shocked. Road markings and signage have been put in place to inform motorists of the correct direction they must travel. Synonyms way, route, course, line, run, bearing, orientation 1.2 A point to or from which a person or thing moves or faces. 朝向 a house with views in all directions 各个朝向都有风景的房子。 figurative support came from an unexpected direction 〈喻〉支持来自意想不到的方面。 Example sentencesExamples Instead, the reticular lamina moved in a direction perpendicular to its long axis. Granger causality tests were then conducted on the smoothed data to determine the direction of causality. A cold front slowly moved through central Florida today changing the wind direction somewhat from west to west northwest. Remember that signs here mention the compass direction you're heading in. Arrows mark the promoter of each transcription unit and indicate the direction of transcription. As you learn it moves across, too, in some direction perpendicular to space. Turning your legs and feet while keeping your torso facing a different direction is a hard thing to learn. The traffic coming in a direction perpendicular to Campbell Road makes a signal junction necessary. An echocardiogram can also use sound waves to determine the direction of blood flow through the heart. Brackets denote operon boundaries and arrows indicate the direction of transcription of each gene. The simple solution is to reverse the one way direction in East Street to northwards. Like the other farmsteads hereabouts, it is protected on three sides by trees and is only open to the views in a direction a little east of south. Pilots rely on the different wind directions at different heights to ' steer ' the balloon. Consequently, we cannot draw any firm conclusions about the direction of causality. Each ' arm ' corresponds to a different wind direction. 1.3 A general way in which someone or something is developing. 方向 new directions in painting and architecture 绘画和建筑方面的新趋势。 any dialogue between them is a step in the right direction 他们之间的任何对话都是朝着正确的方向迈出的一步。 it is time to change direction and find a new job 该是转变方向找个新工作的时候了。 Example sentencesExamples One move in the right direction is the training course on the detection of traditional remedies held in Hong Kong in March of this year. He received his degree in commerce, but an accident changed his entire future direction. All of these indicate future directions for research. After the World Cup we have a lot of work to do, but Peter is a guy who I think will develop in the right direction in Glasgow. After Edwards, philosophy developed in several directions. After stating that it fully concurred in the holding and reasoning of the district court, the Supreme Court proceeded to develop arguments in different directions. From an island that was dependent entirely on Spain for its cultural directions, it developed into a more cosmopolitan realm with an identity all its own. We are thrilled to be the focus of this project which will enable us to build on our existing strengths and develop in new directions. I suspect that there are going to be some important gene variants that are going to have significant functions in sorting out general directions of personality. The trend indicates the general tendency or direction over the long-term. The more unstructured a movement is, the less control it has over the directions in which it develops and the political actions in which it engages. In this regard, I offer a few guesses about some general directions in which statistical physics may change. Gymnastics is developing in two directions - more complex routines and sharper technique in all elements. But at least it is a step in the right direction and seems more controlled than previous efforts. Some trends may be apparent but other changes may occur which may contradict the general direction of the trend. If Reeves processes his sounds comprehensively, he retains the melodic nature of his sources, enabling his compositions to develop in multiple directions at once. The Federal Opposition says the new vessel is a step in the right direction, but not enough. Still, this is at least a step in the right direction, and perhaps a sign that anti-immigrant fervor is dying down again. A seemingly prolibertarian procedural rule may thus lead the law to develop in antilibertarian substantive directions. Animal lovers said earlier that the case was a step in the right direction against illegal ownership of endangered animals. Synonyms orientation, inclination, leaning, tendency 1.4 General aim or purpose. 总的目的，总体目标 the campaign's lack of direction 这场战役缺乏总体目标。 Example sentencesExamples We are conscious beings who exercise some choice in our lives, giving direction and purpose to them. It has obviously never occurred to him that people may not want any purpose and direction from the EU. Such lack of purpose and direction is not in the national interest. It seems to me that a lack of direction and purpose leads to a lack of leadership and motivation. Like the rails that keep a train on track, they provide direction, motive and purpose. What gave direction and purpose to this movement was a chain of events linked to the liberation of Bangladesh. I didn't have purpose or meaning or direction… so I tried to fill it up with drama. No, not really; it's just that it has lost any sense of moral purpose and direction. The talented Crimson Tide will find direction and purpose under new coach Dennis Franchione. Our lives and our world are part of a larger scheme that has direction and purpose. The US forces might lack purpose or direction but there are plenty of both to the insurgents' attacks. Under the former Tipperary manager Antrim has been blended into a cohesive unit that plays with purpose and direction. He is a man who paints precisely, laying down every stroke with deliberation, purpose and direction. This indicates that he uses his considerable energies and talents with purpose and direction. I see our young men struggle because they have no direction or purpose for their lives, and it's more than sad. What Josh lacks in general artistic direction, he more than makes up for in sheer volume. But they are not ready to accept that there is no purpose or direction to life. Leadership, he said, influences people by providing purpose, direction and motivation. He picked her up and gave her a new sense of direction and purpose. My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I'm happy. Synonyms attitude, inclination, aim, intention 2The management or guidance of someone or something. 管理；指导 under his direction, the college has developed an international reputation 在他的指导下，该学院在国际上建立了声誉。 Example sentencesExamples All other members of the pack look to the alpha dog for direction and guidance. Other situations which rely on a different style of leadership and a different style of direction and control have to be accepted as well. For without a leader to give direction, counsel and wisdom, any well-intended venture is bound to fail. New legislation will be needed to give the trusts their powers and freedoms and remove them from the Secretary of State's powers of direction. Because there's been no direction, no guidance, they've gone into crime. They call it true parents, as parents who provide parental guidance or parental direction. She shared that we are their role models and heroes and they look to us for guidance and direction. To get intimate access and remain friends, he handed over direction and editorial control. It will be hard to replace that kind of vision, direction and leadership. Process innovation is typically much more top down, requiring strong direction from senior management. This tradition stretches back many years and probably started under the guidance and direction of the late Dermot Burke. He was the complainant's father, one whom she loved and respected and one whom she looked to for direction and guidance. We have thereafter more or less enjoyed a pretty good record when it comes to management and direction of the public sector. GMS will provide overall Project Management and direction and will act as the sole point of contact to the Client. This inquiry should have been ordered last year when the Royal Infirmary management was crying out for funding and direction. Their main role is to oversee the school's direction and to have a say in the way the school is going. Our squad is comprised of skilled world class players who now have an excellent coach with direction and ample influence. Leadership and direction should be forthcoming form the County Board officers. Synonyms administration, management, supervision, superintendence, government, regulation, orchestration 2.1 The work of supervising and controlling the actors and other staff in a movie, play, or other production. 导演（术，手法） Example sentencesExamples Under his direction, the film's expert pacing builds quickly as the movie enters its second half. The style of camerawork and direction is very appealing and fits the tone of the film quite expertly. Barnes's direction hasn't managed to mend the brittle bones of the play. Looking at your direction in the film, it's very relaxed and assured. It's a clumsy scene in every sense - purpose, scripting, direction, acting. He had also been involved in the production and direction of more than 20 serials and films. However, the actors and direction are very impressive, and there's some snappy, witty dialogue. Much of play rests on the strength of powerful direction and production. But for sheer skill in direction and performance this film is impressive. His direction is perfect, managing to condense a 2200-page comic into a two-hour film. While I have no complaints with his direction of this film, I wasn't overly impressed. A nice, tight plot with solid acting and direction is still enough to make a film successful. What he does bring to his direction is an actor's flair for bringing out the best in his cast. I was genuinely surprised by the solid, thoughtful direction Levin gave his film. I imagine the script must have been rather slim, how did you provide direction for your actors without having dialog to build around? His pace is quirky and his direction of the actors inventive. The biggest flaw with the film is not its crippled script or flat direction or flailing acting. From there she went to the National Film and Television School, specialising in cinematography and direction. The teenagers have taken responsibility for every aspect of the film, from direction to editing, which they are doing at the moment. I think this film has some clever direction but in a very kind of routine fashion. 2.2directions Instructions on how to reach a destination or about how to do something. （如何到达某地的）指引；（如何做事的）指示 Preston gave him directions to a restaurant 普雷斯顿告诉了他如何去餐馆。 directions for making puff pastry Example sentencesExamples Any group of people that can't even follow simple directions must come from a terribly backward state. Read the entire label before use and carefully follow the labeled directions for use. She has just given him directions to her destination, and he suggests an alternative route to avoid the rush-hour traffic. Take the wrong turn and there's no angry admonishment - the software quickly replots your course and provides a new set of directions to the destination. He did not know York as he comes from Leeds, but a taxi driver gave him directions and he reached York District Hospital. Give one direction at a time during the procedure to help your child if needed. The couple, always generous, happily gave their neighbor the directions to reach the pool. The manufacturer's directions were followed while performing the test. Follow the manufacturer's directions on the label when applying. Following his vague directions, they reached their destination. With any relaxer kit, you must carefully follow all directions to avoid potential skin and scalp burns, hair loss and eye injury. Since I had my phone, you're probably thinking that I should have simply called my destination for directions. When installing car seats the manufacturer's directions must be followed exactly. Also, purchase carbon monoxide detectors and use them according to manufacturer's directions. Synonyms instruction, command, order, bidding, charge, injunction, dictate, decree, edict, enjoinment, prescription, rule, regulation, requirement 2.3 An authoritative order or command. to suggest that members of Congress would take direction on how to vote is an affront Example sentencesExamples If your Honour were minded to give directions along those lines, we would have no difficulty with accommodating the Fishing Industry's submissions. Mr Owens must also follow the directions of the probation officer on what course is deemed necessary. The same document communicated removal directions for removal that same day to Zimbabwe. The Secretary of State has issued directions under section 32. Having regard to the views of this Court in Cowan, we consider that it is desirable that a direction along the lines indicated above should be given. Phrases sense of direction A person's ability to know without explicit guidance the direction in which they are or should be moving. Example sentencesExamples But there was still plenty to concern him; he was worried about the need to give his period in office a sense of direction, about how his narrative might appear to future historians. In fact maps would be of little use to someone who lacked altogether a sense of direction; we need a sense of direction even to find our way around the map and then to orient the map to our immediate environment. There were thousands and thousands of people out in Liverpool and as we staggered around early Sunday morning at 3am looking for a taxi, I was cursing this fact almost as much as Dean and Jon's lack of a sense of direction. She said: ‘I felt it lacked a sense of direction and focus.’ By the sixth day, the entire group was wandering through the hills without a sense of direction. Origin Late Middle English (in direction (sense 2)): from Latin directio(n-), from the verb dirigere (see direct). noun.1 phr.
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