direction
gb/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
A2
Англійська
~ 1000
utasítás, útbaigazítás, útmutatás, irány, irányítás, rendezés, vezetés, cél, céltudatosság
ІМЕННИК
A2
1
Модель уживання:
to give [someone] direction
The teacher gave clear directions for the assignment.
A tanár egyértelmű utasításokat adott a feladathoz.
Can you give me directions to the nearest gas station?
Útba tudnál igazítani a legközelebbi benzinkúthoz?
Follow the directions on the package carefully.
She asked for directions to the museum.
The signposts provide directions for hikers.
Навчальні приклади
He gave me directions to the bus stop.
Útbaigazítást adott a buszmegállóhoz.
Please follow the directions on the box.
Kérjük, kövesse a dobozon található utasításokat.
I asked a man for directions.
The map shows directions to the park.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direction' (information) with 'address' (exact location).
Значення
instructions or guidance
Словосполучення
give directions
|follow directions
|clear directions
|written directions
|ask for directions
Синоніми
instruction (More formal and often used for step-by-step guidance.)
Антоніми
misdirection (Guidance that is wrong or misleading.)
Теми
daily life
|navigation
|communication
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Words or signs that tell you what to do or where to go.
Information or instructions telling someone what to do or how to get somewhere.
ІМЕННИК
A2
2
irány
A2
Модель уживання:
in the direction of [something]
The plane changed direction suddenly.
A repülő hirtelen irányt változtatott.
We walked in the direction of the beach.
A strand irányába sétáltunk.
He looked in my direction but said nothing.
The river flows in a northerly direction.
Traffic was moving in both directions.
Навчальні приклади
The train goes in that direction.
A vonat abba az irányba megy.
She turned in my direction.
Az én irányomba fordult.
We walked in the direction of the school.
The wind changed direction.
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'direction' with 'destination', which is the final place, not the path taken.
Значення
course or orientation of movement
Словосполучення
change direction
|wrong direction
|opposite direction
|in this direction
Синоніми
orientation (Often used in technical or formal contexts for position relative to surroundings.)
Антоніми
opposite way (Completely different course from the intended one.)
Теми
navigation
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
The way something moves, points, or faces.
The course or line along which someone or something moves, points, or faces.
ІМЕННИК
B1
3
Модель уживання:
under the direction of [someone]
The project was completed under her direction.
A projekt az ő irányítása alatt készült el.
He took over the direction of the company last year.
Tavaly átvette a vállalat irányítását.
The film's success owes much to the director's strong direction.
Under his direction, the team improved greatly.
Навчальні приклади
The play was under her direction.
A darabot ő rendezte.
He gave good direction to the team.
Jól irányította a csapatot.
We worked under his direction.
The movie had great direction.
Значення
management or supervision
Словосполучення
under the direction of
|strong direction
|artistic direction
Синоніми
leadership (Focuses more on inspiring and guiding people rather than control.)
Антоніми
mismanagement (Poor control or handling of a group or activity.)
Теми
business
|arts
|work
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
The work of leading or guiding a group or activity.
The act of controlling, managing, or guiding an activity, organization, or performance.
ІМЕННИК
B2
4
Модель уживання:
have a sense of direction in [life/career]
After college, she felt lost and without direction.
Az egyetem után elveszettnek és céltalannak érezte magát.
He finally found a new direction for his career.
Végre új irányt talált a karrierjében.
Good leaders provide direction for their teams.
Meditation helped him gain a sense of direction.
Навчальні приклади
I need more direction in my life.
Nagyobb céltudatosságra van szükségem az életemben.
She found a new direction at work.
Új irányt talált a munkájában.
He has no clear direction now.
They want more direction from the boss.
Значення
sense of purpose or aim
Словосполучення
sense of direction
|clear direction in life
Синоніми
goal (A specific thing you want to achieve, rather than general guidance.)
Антоніми
aimlessness (Lack of any clear purpose or plan.)
Теми
self-development
|psychology
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
A plan or goal that guides what you do in life.
A general aim, purpose, or focus guiding someone's actions or life.
Граматика
Словникова форма
direction
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
Склади й наголос
dir - ec - tion (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ec)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: direction
- Plural: direction, directions
Споріднені слова
Forms
directions
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
directness
noun
misdirect
verb
Вирази
change direction
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
alter course or path taken
To start going a different way, either physically or in plans.
Приклади
- We had to change direction because of the storm.
- Halfway through, he decided to change direction with his career.
follow directions
1/fˈɑloʊ dɪɹˈɛkʃənz/
fixed phrase
act according to instructions given
To do what instructions tell you to do.
Приклади
- Please follow the directions carefully when taking this medicine.
- He never follows directions and often makes mistakes.
in someone's direction
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
toward where someone is located
Toward the place where a person is standing or sitting.
Приклади
- She smiled in my direction.
- He threw the ball in her direction.
in the right direction
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈaɪt dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
moving toward a good result
Doing something that will help reach the correct goal or answer.
Приклади
- Your research is going in the right direction now.
- This feedback will help us move in the right direction.