单词详解 

n.

A. 方向，趋向，趋势，动向 (a general course along which something has a tendency to develop）

The bullets were flying in all directions. 子弹到处乱飞。

B. 方面，范围 (the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves)

They are making changes in various directions. 他们在进行多方面的改革。

C. 指南，指示，说明 (a message describing how something is to be done)

Our manager did not give any directions. 我们经理没有作任何指示。

D. 管理，指导 (the act of managing something)

He was entrusted with the direction of the project. 他受委托负责这项计划。

相关词组

1. in all directions 四面八方；全面地；向各方面

They will take our luggages and send them in all directions.

他们将拿走我们的行李，送往四面八方。

2. in the direction of 朝……方向，向……方向

Dick found himself walking in the direction of the theater.

迪克发现自己不知不觉朝剧院方向走去。

3. under the direction of 在……的指导下

The city singing group is under the direction of Pro. Green. 市合唱团是由格林教授指导的。

4. give directions 指示

I want to buy a computer and ask each ace to give directions. 我想买电脑，请各位高手指点一下。

相关单词

复数：directions

同义词：orientation, guidance, aspect, tendency, instruction

相关链接

词语辨析： command, order, direction, instruction

command, order, direction, instruction

这些名词均含“命令”之意。

command: 较正式用词，强调权威性、全局性和强制性。

order: 普通用词，侧重指具体的命令。

direction: 正式用词，指口头或书面的指示或命令。内容不一定详尽，语气较缓和，不太强调强制性。也可指指导性的说明。

instruction: 书面用词，指不容违反、不容推翻的命令。也多指包含具体说明的指示。

词语详解

1. command: 较正式用词，强调权威性、全局性和强制性。

The chairman raised his hand as if to command silence.

主席举起手来似乎要命令大家安静下来。

2. order: 普通用词，侧重指具体的命令。

This executive order shall be carried out immediately. 这个行政命令将立即被执行。

3. direction: 正式用词，指口头或书面的指示或命令。内容不一定详尽，语气较缓和，不太强调强制性。也可指指导性的说明。

Thanks for your direction. 感谢你的指导。

4. instruction: 书面用词，指不容违反、不容推翻的命令。也多指包含具体说明的指示。

Follow the instructions that I told you. 按照我告诉你的指导操作。