indirect
[ˌɪn.daɪ'rekt] adjective
NOT OBVIOUS 不明显的
■happening in addition to an intended result, often in a way that is complicated or not obvious 间接的•The benefits from pure research are often indirect.纯理论研究带来的益处常常是间接的。 •Indirect effects of the fighting include disease and food shortages.战争的间接后果包括疾病肆虐及食物短缺。 ■avoiding clearly mentioning or saying something 旁敲侧击的•indirect criticism旁敲侧击的批评
[ˌɪn.daɪ'rekt] adjective
NOT STRAIGHT 不直的
■not following a straight line, or not directly or simply connected 迂回的，曲折的•to take an indirect route/flight走迂回路线／乘非直航航班 |