directed

• 描述某事物被指向、控制或瞄准某个特定目标、任务或用途。

Describes something that is guided, controlled, or aimed towards a specific target, goal, or purpose.

1. Guided or controlledB1formal

   Managed, guided, or controlled by someone or something.

   受指导的

   • The project was directed by an experienced manager.
   • The research was directed towards finding a cure.
   • The play was directed by a famous filmmaker.

   同义词controlledgovernedguidedledorchestratedregulatedsupervised

   反义词autonomousindependentuncontrolledundirected

2. Aimed or focusedB1formal

   Having a specific aim, target, or purpose.

   定向的

   • The campaign was directed at young voters.
   • His efforts were directed towards improving education.
   • The criticism was directed at the company's policies.

   同义词deliberatefocusedintentionalpurposeful

   反义词aimlesspurposelessrandomundirectedunfocused

• 动词，表示管理、指导或控制某人或某事的行动或方向。

A verb used to indicate the act of managing, guiding, or controlling the actions or course of something or someone.

1. Give instructions or ordersB1formal

   To tell someone what to do in an authoritative manner.

   下达指示

   • The manager directed the team to complete the report by Friday.
   • She directed the students to sit down and be quiet.
   • He directed his assistant to schedule a meeting.

   同义词bidchargecommandenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   反义词complyfollowobey

2. Show the wayA2formal

   To tell or show someone how to get to a place.

   指路

   • Can you direct me to the nearest subway station?
   • The sign directed us to the exit.
   • She directed the tourists towards the museum.

   同义词conductescortguideindicateleadpointshowsteerusher

   反义词mislead

3. Manage or superviseB2formal

   To be in charge of an activity, organization, or project.

   主管

   • He directs the research department at the university.
   • She directed the entire marketing campaign.
   • The committee is directed by an experienced chairman.

   同义词administerconductcontrolgovernheadleadmanageoverseerunsupervise

   反义词followobeyservesubmityield

4. Aim or pointB1formal

   To aim something (like a weapon, attention, or effort) at a specific target.

   指向

   • He directed the flashlight towards the dark corner.
   • The teacher directed her attention to the student's question.
   • They directed all their efforts towards winning the competition.

   同义词aimfocuslevelpointtargettrainturn

   反义词distractdivert