c. 1400, "orderly arrangement;" c. 1500 as "action of directing," from Latin directionem (nominative directio), noun of action from past participle stem of dirigere (see direct (v.)). Meaning "course pursued by a moving object" is from 1660s. Related: Directional.
雙語例句
1. Adjust the aerial's position and direction for the best reception.
調整天線的位置和方向以達到最佳接收效果。
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2. The direction of the prevailing winds should be taken into account.
應該將盛行風的方向考慮在內。
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3. Molly razzed me about my rotten sense of direction.
莫利笑話我糟糕的方向感。
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4. They wandered off in the direction of the nearest store.
他們信步朝最近的商店走去。
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5. They threatened to walk out if the party did not change direction.