direct
gb/dɪɹˈɛkt/ us/dɪɹˈɛkt/
A2
英語
~ 1800
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
straight without turning
Going in a straight line without turning.
用法パターン：
a direct [route/path/flight]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'straightforward' in contexts where only physical direction is meant.
類義語
straight (Implies no curves or bends, but may not emphasize efficiency or shortest distance like 'direct' can.)
対義語
indirect (Involves turns, detours, or a less straightforward route.)
コロケーション
direct route
|direct flight
|direct path
|direct access
|direct connection
テーマ
travel
|navigation
|geometry
|space
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- This is the direct road to the park.
- I take a direct bus to work.
- We walked on a direct path to school.
動詞
B1
action
2
guide or control something
To tell or show someone what to do or where to go.
用法パターン：
to direct [someone/something] to [somewhere]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'order' when they mean physical guidance rather than giving commands.
類義語
guide (Focuses on leading someone, often with advice or physical presence, rather than controlling.)
対義語
mislead (To give wrong instructions or guidance.)
コロケーション
direct traffic
|direct operations
|direct attention
|direct a film
テーマ
management
|navigation
|film
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
a direct [answer/question/approach]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes misinterpret 'direct' here as rude, though it can be polite depending on tone and context.
類義語
frank (Often implies openness even about uncomfortable truths; 'direct' can be less emotionally charged.)
対義語
evasive (Avoiding giving a clear answer or statement.)
コロケーション
direct answer
|direct approach
|direct communication
テーマ
communication
|personality
|relationships
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He gave me a direct answer.
- She is very direct with her friends.
- I like his direct style.
動詞
B1
action
4
control making of film/play
To control how actors act and how scenes are filmed in a movie or play.
用法パターン：
to direct [a movie/play/performance]
類義語
film (Used informally for making movies, but doesn't imply artistic control like 'direct' does.)
対義語
act (To perform in a production rather than oversee it.)
コロケーション
direct a movie
|direct a play
|direct a performance
テーマ
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
|work
例文
- She directed her first feature film last year.
- He has directed several Broadway plays.
- Steven Spielberg directed this famous movie.
学習者向け例文
- He directs many films.
- She will direct a new play.
- My brother wants to direct movies.
動詞
B2
action
5
aim or focus attention on something
To point something at someone or something, or make someone look at something.
用法パターン：
to direct [something] at/towards [someone/something]
類義語
aim (Focuses on pointing physically or figuratively; 'direct' can involve broader control.)
対義語
divert (To turn away from a target or focus.)
コロケーション
direct attention at
|direct criticism towards
|direct efforts towards
テーマ
focus
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She directed her gaze towards the painting.
- The campaign directs its efforts at young voters.
- He directed the flashlight into the dark room.
学習者向け例文
- Please direct your eyes to the board.
- He directs his work to help children.
- I directed my camera at the bird.
文法
辞書形
direct
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkt/
US/dɪɹˈɛkt/
音節・強勢
dir - ect （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: direct
Verb
- Base: direct
- 3rd Person Singular: directs
- Present Participle: directing
- Past: directed
関連語
Forms
directs
verb
directing
verb
directed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
indirect
adjective B2
indirectly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She told him in no uncertain terms that he was fired.
- They made their demands in no uncertain terms.