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