direct
gb/dɪɹˈɛkt/ us/dɪɹˈɛkt/
A2
Английский
~ 1800
Значения
0 значений
adjective
A2
property
1
straight without turning
Going in a straight line without turning.
Модель употребления:
a direct [route/path/flight]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'straightforward' in contexts where only physical direction is meant.
Синонимы
straight (Implies no curves or bends, but may not emphasize efficiency or shortest distance like 'direct' can.)
Антонимы
indirect (Involves turns, detours, or a less straightforward route.)
Коллокации
direct route
|direct flight
|direct path
|direct access
|direct connection
Темы
travel
|navigation
|geometry
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to direct [someone/something] to [somewhere]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'order' when they mean physical guidance rather than giving commands.
Синонимы
guide (Focuses on leading someone, often with advice or physical presence, rather than controlling.)
Антонимы
mislead (To give wrong instructions or guidance.)
Коллокации
direct traffic
|direct operations
|direct attention
|direct a film
Темы
management
|navigation
|film
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
a direct [answer/question/approach]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes misinterpret 'direct' here as rude, though it can be polite depending on tone and context.
Синонимы
frank (Often implies openness even about uncomfortable truths; 'direct' can be less emotionally charged.)
Антонимы
evasive (Avoiding giving a clear answer or statement.)
Коллокации
direct answer
|direct approach
|direct communication
Темы
communication
|personality
|relationships
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to direct [a movie/play/performance]
Синонимы
film (Used informally for making movies, but doesn't imply artistic control like 'direct' does.)
Антонимы
act (To perform in a production rather than oversee it.)
Коллокации
direct a movie
|direct a play
|direct a performance
Темы
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
|work
Примеры
- She directed her first feature film last year.
- He has directed several Broadway plays.
- Steven Spielberg directed this famous movie.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to direct [something] at/towards [someone/something]
Синонимы
aim (Focuses on pointing physically or figuratively; 'direct' can involve broader control.)
Антонимы
divert (To turn away from a target or focus.)
Коллокации
direct attention at
|direct criticism towards
|direct efforts towards
Темы
focus
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She directed her gaze towards the painting.
- The campaign directs its efforts at young voters.
- He directed the flashlight into the dark room.
Примеры для изучающих
- Please direct your eyes to the board.
- He directs his work to help children.
- I directed my camera at the bird.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
direct
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkt/
US/dɪɹˈɛkt/
Слоги и ударение
dir - ect (2 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: direct
Verb
- Base: direct
- 3rd Person Singular: directs
- Present Participle: directing
- Past: directed
Родственные слова
Forms
directs
verb
directing
verb
directed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
indirect
adjective B2
indirectly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- She told him in no uncertain terms that he was fired.
- They made their demands in no uncertain terms.