indirect

英 [ˌɪndəˈrekt]

美 [ˌɪndəˈrekt]

adj. 间接的; 附带的; 闪烁其词的; 拐弯抹角的; 迂回的; 弯曲的

Oxford 3000 / Collins.2 / BNC.4235 / COCA.6433

牛津词典

adj.

间接的；附带的
happening not as the main aim, cause or result of a particular action, but in addition to it
1. the indirect effects of the war
  战争的间接后果
2. to find something out by indirect methods
  间接地查明某事
3. The building collapsed as an indirect result of the heavy rain.
  暴雨间接造成了那座楼房的倒塌。
4. There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state.
  国家会得到一些利益，不管有多少。
5. indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.)
  间接成本
闪烁其词的；拐弯抹角的
avoiding saying sth in a clear and obvious way
1. an indirect attack
  影射攻击
迂回的；弯曲的
not going in a straight line
1. an indirect route
  迂回的路线

ADJ 间接的;非直接的
Anindirectresult or effect is not caused immediately and obviously by a thing or person, but happens because of something else that they have done.
1. Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that's going on elsewhere...
  企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。
2. Millions could die of hunger as an indirect result of the war...
  作为战争的间接后果,数百万人可能会死于饥饿。
3. His influence has been profound, but it has been indirect.
  他的影响是深远的,但不是直接的。
ADJ-GRADED (路线、行程等)迂回的，非直达的
Anindirectroute or journey does not use the shortest or easiest way between two places.
1. The goods went by a rather indirect route.
  这些货物运输时走了一条非常迂回的路线。
ADJ-GRADED (话语或信息)含蓄的,拐弯抹角的
Indirectremarks and information suggest something or refer to it, without actually mentioning it or stating it clearly.
1. His remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for economic aid...
  他的话相当于拐弯抹角地请求经济援助。
2. There were indirect references to his opponent...
  隐晦提到了他的反对者。
3. So far the evidence is only indirect.
  目前的证据仅仅是间接的。

adj

not direct in spatial dimension
1. sometimes taking an indirect path saves time
2. you must take an indirect course in sailing
extended senses
1. making indirect but legitimate inquiries
2. an indirect insult
3. doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind
4. though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest
5. known as a shady indirect fellow
having intervening factors or persons or influences
1. reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
2. indirect evidence
3. an indirect cause
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
1. cousins are collateral relatives
2. an indirect descendant of the Stuarts
Synonym:collateral
not as a direct effect or consequence
1. indirect benefits
2. an indirect advantage

The paper focuses on the translation of direct speech and free indirect speech and thought.
分类中的直接引语和自由间接引语及思想的翻译问题是本文的主要研究对象。
A direct means is required to calibrate the indirect method.
要求用直接测定法校正间接测定法。
When you write, avoid sandwiching the bad news between an irrelevant, indirect, or overly cushioned beginning and end.
在写文章时，不要把坏消息夹在毫不相关、拐弯抹角或过度铺垫的开头和结尾中间。
Rat blood and lungs were collected for indirect immunofluorescent detection of related antigens and antibodies.
收集鼠肺和鼠血，用间接免疫荧光法检测鼠肺中抗原和鼠血中抗体。
Value-added taxes, sales taxes, and import duties are indirect taxes.
增值税、营业税和进口税都是间接税。
Some verbs have two objects, a direct object and an indirect object.
一些动词有两个宾语：直接宾语和间接宾语。
His remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for economic aid
他的话相当于拐弯抹角地请求经济援助。
Can you find out the difference between direct speech and indirect speech?
你能找出直接引语与间接引语之间的区别吗？
Millions could die of hunger as an indirect result of the war
作为战争的间接后果，数百万人可能会死于饥饿。
The indirect approach can also help with volatility and risk.
这种间接途径还可以帮助降低波动性和风险。