indirection

• 名词，指间接的方式、手段或做法；也可以指不直接、不坦率的行为，或用来误导、欺骗的手段。

A noun referring to an indirect procedure or action, or a deceitful action that is not straightforward.

1. Indirect procedure or actionC1formal

   A method or approach that is not direct or straightforward.

   间接方法

   • He achieved his goal through a series of clever indirections.
   • The diplomat used indirection to avoid a direct confrontation.
   • Her indirection in answering the question made everyone suspicious.

   同义词circumlocutiondeviousnessevasivenessindirectnessobliqueness

   反义词directnessstraightforwardness

2. Deceitful actionC1formal

   Behavior that is not straightforward and involves deception or evasion.

   欺骗行为

   • The politician was known for his indirection and lack of transparency.
   • She resorted to indirection to hide her true intentions.
   • His indirection in the negotiation frustrated the other party.

   同义词chicanerycunningdeceitdeceptionduplicityequivocationevasionguilesubterfugetrickery

   反义词candordirectnessfranknesshonestysinceritystraightforwardness