directing

• 形容词，指提供指导、管理或控制的；负责领导或指挥某一过程或群体的。

An adjective describing something that provides guidance, management, or control over a process or group.

1. Guiding or leadingB2formal

   Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on.

   指导的

   • The directing manager outlined the project's goals.
   • Her directing influence helped the team stay focused.
   • He took a directing role in the community initiative.

   同义词conductingcontrollingguidingleadingsteeringsupervising

   反义词misleading

• 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