indirect
英 [ˌɪndaɪˈrekt]
[ADJ]
1. 间接的
An indirect result or effect is not caused immediately and obviously by a thing or person, but happens because of something else that they have done.
双语例句
例：Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that's going on elsewhere.
企业正经受着其它地区经济不景气造成的间接影响。
例：Millions could die of hunger as an indirect result of the war.
战争的间接结果是数百万的人民可能死于饥饿。
2. 迂回的
An indirect route or journey does not use the shortest or easiest way between two places.
双语例句
例：He took an indirect route back home.
他选择了一条迂回的路线回家。
3. 拐弯抹角的
Indirect remarks and information suggest something or refer to it, without actually mentioning it or stating it clearly.
双语例句
例：His remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for economic aid.
他的话其实是在拐弯抹角地请求经济援助。
ADJ. 形容词
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