Слово англійською: direct

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Переклад direct українською: прями́й (по́їзд і т. д.), пості́йний струм, абсолютний, очевидний, безпосередній

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direct

adjective, /daɪˈrekt/
/dəˈrekt/, /daɪˈrekt/

    journey/route

  1. going in the straightest line between two places without stopping or changing direction
    • the most direct route
    • This door allows direct access from the kitchen to the garage.
    • a direct flight (= a flight that does not stop)
    • There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains).
    • a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch something else first)
    opposite indirect
    2.

    nobody/nothing in between

  2. [usually before noun] happening or done without involving other people, actions, etc. in between
    • She has been in direct contact with the prime minister.
    • Clinical depression is thought to have a direct link to brain chemistry.
    • There is a direct connection between these two phenomena.
    • This information has a direct bearing on (= is closely connected with) the case.
    • He died as a direct result of his employer's actions.
    • a direct effect/consequence
    • Many farmers are developing direct access to consumers.
    • He was cleared of any direct involvement in the case.
    • Participation in sport brings many benefits, both direct and indirect.
    opposite indirect
    3.

    heat/light

  3. [only before noun] with nothing between something and the source of the heat or light
    • The plant should not be placed in direct sunlight.
    • Grilling involves subjecting the food to direct heat.
    4.

    saying what you mean

  4. saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand
    • I asked him a direct question: ‘Did you do it?’
    • He would not give a direct answer.
    • Her response is refreshingly direct.
    • Their message is simple and direct: obesity kills.
    • You'll have to get used to his direct manner.
    • I prefer a more direct approach.
    opposite indirect
    Synonyms honesthonestfrank ▪ direct ▪ open ▪ outspoken ▪ straight ▪ bluntThese words all describe people saying exactly what they mean without trying to hide feelings, opinions or facts.honest not hiding the truth about something:
    • Thank you for being so honest with me.
    frank honest in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like:
    • To be frank with you, I think your son has little chance of passing the exam.
    direct saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand:
    • You’ll have to get used to his direct manner.
    Being direct is sometimes considered positive but sometimes it is used as a ‘polite’ way of saying that somebody is rude.    open (approving) (of a person) not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden:
    • He was quite open about his reasons for leaving.
    outspoken saying exactly what you think, even if this shocks or offends people:
    • She was outspoken in her criticism of the plan.
    straight honest and direct:
    • I don’t think you’re being straight with me.
    blunt saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite:
    • She has a reputation for blunt speaking.
    which word?
    • Honest and frank refer to what you say as much as how you say it:
      • a(n) honest/​frank admission of guilt.
      They are generally positive words, although it is possible to be too frank in a way that other people might not like. Direct, outspoken and blunt all describe somebody’s manner of saying what they think. Outspoken suggests that you are willing to shock people by saying what you believe to be right. Blunt and direct often suggest that you think honesty is more important than being polite. Open is positive and describes somebody’s character:
      • I’m a very open person.
    Patterns
    • honest/​frank/​direct/​open/​outspoken/​straight about something
    • honest/​frank/​direct/​open/​straight/​blunt with somebody
    • a(n) honest/​direct/​straight/​blunt answer
    • a frank/​direct/​blunt manner
    5.

    evidence

  5. [only before noun] (of evidence or proof) clearly showing something
    • There is no direct evidence for the beneficial effects of these herbs.
    opposite indirect (1)
    6.

    exact

  6. [only before noun] exact
    • That's the direct opposite of what you told me yesterday.
    • a direct quote (= one using a person’s exact words)
    7.

    relationship

  7. [only before noun] related through parents and children rather than brothers, sisters, aunts, etc.
    • a direct descendant of the country’s first president
    • With his death, the direct male line of the House of Capet came to an end.
    opposite indirect
    8. Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’.
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