indirectly

• 副词，表示“以间接的方式”或“通过中间步骤或中间人”。用于描述并非直接从源头到目标，而是通过次要或迂回途径发生的动作、效果或交流。

An adverb meaning "not in a direct way" or "through an intermediate step or person." It is used to describe actions, effects, or communications that occur via a secondary or roundabout path rather than straight from source to target.

1. Not in a direct mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not straight or not directly connected; through an intermediary or secondary means.

   间接地

   • She indirectly hinted that she was unhappy with the decision.
   • The news reached him indirectly through a friend.
   • The policy indirectly affected small businesses.

   同义词obliquelysecondhandvicariously

2. By implication or suggestionB2formal

   Expressed or communicated without being stated explicitly.

   间接地

   • He indirectly criticized the manager's approach during the meeting.
   • The report indirectly suggests that changes are needed.
   • She indirectly asked for help by mentioning her workload.

   同义词implicitlyobliquelysuggestively

   反义词explicitlyexpressly