direct
gb/dɪɹˈɛkt/ us/dɪɹˈɛkt/
A2
Английски
~ 1800
Значения
0 значения
adjective
A2
property
1
straight without turning
Going in a straight line without turning.
Модел на употреба:
a direct [route/path/flight]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'straightforward' in contexts where only physical direction is meant.
Синоними
straight (Implies no curves or bends, but may not emphasize efficiency or shortest distance like 'direct' can.)
Антоними
indirect (Involves turns, detours, or a less straightforward route.)
Колокации
direct route
|direct flight
|direct path
|direct access
|direct connection
Теми
travel
|navigation
|geometry
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- This train offers a direct route to the city center.
- We took the most direct path through the forest.
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Rome?
- The hotel has direct access to the beach.
Примери за учащи
- This is the direct road to the park.
- I take a direct bus to work.
- We walked on a direct path to school.
Глагол
B1
action
2
guide or control something
To tell or show someone what to do or where to go.
Модел на употреба:
to direct [someone/something] to [somewhere]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'order' when they mean physical guidance rather than giving commands.
Синоними
guide (Focuses on leading someone, often with advice or physical presence, rather than controlling.)
Антоними
mislead (To give wrong instructions or guidance.)
Колокации
direct traffic
|direct operations
|direct attention
|direct a film
Теми
management
|navigation
|film
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The police officer directed traffic around the accident.
- She directs a team of twenty engineers.
- The teacher directed the students to line up at the door.
- He has directed several award-winning movies.
Примери за учащи
- The man directed me to the bus station.
- The teacher directed us to sit down.
- She directs the new workers in the office.
adjective
B1
property
3
straightforward in speech
Saying what you think in a clear and honest way.
Модел на употреба:
a direct [answer/question/approach]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes misinterpret 'direct' here as rude, though it can be polite depending on tone and context.
Синоними
frank (Often implies openness even about uncomfortable truths; 'direct' can be less emotionally charged.)
Антоними
evasive (Avoiding giving a clear answer or statement.)
Колокации
direct answer
|direct approach
|direct communication
Теми
communication
|personality
|relationships
Примери
- She gave me a direct answer when I asked about her plans.
- I appreciate his direct way of speaking.
- The manager prefers a direct approach to problem-solving.
Примери за учащи
- He gave me a direct answer.
- She is very direct with her friends.
- I like his direct style.
Глагол
B1
action
4
control making of film/play
To control how actors act and how scenes are filmed in a movie or play.
Модел на употреба:
to direct [a movie/play/performance]
Синоними
film (Used informally for making movies, but doesn't imply artistic control like 'direct' does.)
Антоними
act (To perform in a production rather than oversee it.)
Колокации
direct a movie
|direct a play
|direct a performance
Теми
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
|work
Примери
- She directed her first feature film last year.
- He has directed several Broadway plays.
- Steven Spielberg directed this famous movie.
Примери за учащи
- He directs many films.
- She will direct a new play.
- My brother wants to direct movies.
Глагол
B2
action
5
aim or focus attention on something
To point something at someone or something, or make someone look at something.
Модел на употреба:
to direct [something] at/towards [someone/something]
Синоними
aim (Focuses on pointing physically or figuratively; 'direct' can involve broader control.)
Антоними
divert (To turn away from a target or focus.)
Колокации
direct attention at
|direct criticism towards
|direct efforts towards
Теми
focus
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She directed her gaze towards the painting.
- The campaign directs its efforts at young voters.
- He directed the flashlight into the dark room.
Примери за учащи
- Please direct your eyes to the board.
- He directs his work to help children.
- I directed my camera at the bird.
Граматика
Речникова форма
direct
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkt/
US/dɪɹˈɛkt/
Срички и ударение
dir - ect (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: direct
Verb
- Base: direct
- 3rd Person Singular: directs
- Present Participle: directing
- Past: directed
Семейство думи
Forms
directs
verb
directing
verb
directed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
indirect
adjective B2
indirectly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
Изрази
directly proportional (to)
1/dɪɹˈɛktli pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəl tə/
fixed phrase
technical
changing at same rate as another thing
When one thing changes and another thing changes by the same amount or rate.
Примери
- In physics, force is directly proportional to acceleration.
- The cost is directly proportional to the number of items bought.
in direct contact (with)
1/ˈɪn dɪɹˈɛkt kˈɑntˌækt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
touching without anything between
Touching something with no space or barrier between them.
Примери
- The chemical should not come into direct contact with your skin.
- The wires must not be in direct contact with water.
in no uncertain terms (direct)
1/ˈɪn nˈoʊ ʌnsˈɚtən tˈɚmz dɪɹˈɛkt/
idiom
say something very clearly and strongly
To say something very clearly so there is no doubt about what you mean.
Примери
- She told him in no uncertain terms that he was fired.
- They made their demands in no uncertain terms.