directed
[dɚˈɛktəd] /də-ˈrek-təd dī-/ (ame, mw) · /daɪˈrekt/ (bre, ipa) · [dɚˈɛktəd] /dɪˈrekt/ (ame, ipa)
directed — 形容詞
- directedpositive
- more directedcomparative
- most directedsuperlative
1. kept under the watch and control of an authority that sets rules and checks comp
受監督的
受到權力機構監管或控制
kept under the watch and control of an authority that sets rules and checks compliance.
The clinic offers directed therapy for children who need help with their speech.
這間診所為有語言問題的兒童提供受監督的治療課程。
attributive use: directed + therapy / programme / study
In a directed economy the government decides which goods are produced.
在受管制的經濟體系中，政府決定生產哪些商品。
All donations must be placed in a directed account that only the board may use.
所有捐款必須存入僅由董事會使用的監管帳戶。
The university runs a directed study programme with fixed weekly assignments.
該大學開設每週都有固定作業的受指導學習課程。
- supervised
focuses on watching over activity or people rather than rule-setting
- regulated
suggests official rules and standards, often governmental
- controlled
broader; implies power to limit or restrict
- unregulated
not subject to official rules or oversight
- unsupervised
without a person in charge watching over
文法句型
directed + noun
be + directed
用法筆記
Common in institutional contexts such as healthcare, education, and finance. The noun it modifies is typically something that could otherwise be uncontrolled or unsupervised.
常見錯誤
directed — 動詞
- directedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- directeds3rd person singular
- directeding-ing form
- directededpast simple
1. to be the person responsible for overseeing an event, project, or group and for
管理；主導
負責安排並控制活動或組織的運作
to be the person responsible for overseeing an event, project, or group and for making the key choices about how it operates.
The community festival was directed by Lucía, who handled every booking herself.
社區節慶由 Lucía 主導，她親自處理每一項預訂。
passive: be directed by [person]
Soraya directed the team's research on water quality along the coast.
Soraya 主導了團隊在沿海地區的水質研究。
An experienced coach directed the training programme for young runners.
一位經驗豐富的教練主導了年輕跑者的訓練計畫。
The entire festival was directed by a committee of local volunteers.
整個節慶由當地志工組成的委員會管理。
文法句型
be directed by [person/organization]
direct + [activity/group]
用法筆記
Frequently passive. The subject is often a person in a leadership role or an institution. Distinguish from sense 3 (FILM / THEATRE), which is specific to creative productions.
常見錯誤
2. to use signals, signs, or spoken instructions to show drivers which way to go or
指揮交通
用手勢或標誌引導車輛行駛方向
to use signals, signs, or spoken instructions to show drivers which way to go or where to stop.
Police officers directed the traffic around the accident site for three hours.
警察在事故現場周圍指揮交通長達三個小時。
direct + traffic + adverb of place
Noor stood at the junction and directed cars toward the festival car park.
Noor 站在十字路口，指引車輛開往節慶停車場。
Traffic was directed away from the main road after the bridge collapsed.
大橋倒塌後，車輛被疏導離開主要道路。
The volunteer directed buses to the temporary stop on Market Street.
志工將巴士引導到市場街上的臨時站點。
文法句型
be directed + adverb of direction
direct + vehicle(s)
用法筆記
The object is typically traffic, cars, or vehicles. The subject is usually a police officer, traffic warden, or event steward. Not used for giving walking directions — that belongs to sense 5 (GIVE DIRECTIONS).
3. to guide the actors' performances and make the creative decisions for a film, pl
導演
指導電影、戲劇或電視節目的創作與演出
to guide the actors' performances and make the creative decisions for a film, play, or television programme.
The short film was directed by Kenji and won first prize at the film festival.
這部短片由 Kenji 導演，並在電影節上獲得首獎。
passive: be directed by [person] in a creative context
Shanti directed the school play and helped the actors with their lines.
Shanti 導演了學校話劇，並幫助演員練習臺詞。
The documentary was directed by Andrei, who also composed the soundtrack.
這部紀錄片由 Andrei 導演，他還創作了配樂。
Dewi directed a local theatre group that performed at the arts centre.
Dewi 導演了一個在藝術中心演出的本地劇團。
- produce
broader role involving funding and logistics, not just creative decisions
文法句型
be directed by [person]
direct + [film/play/show]
用法筆記
The object is always a creative work (film, play, episode, show) or a performing group. The person is called a director. Distinguish from sense 1 (BE IN CHARGE OF), which applies to general management, not artistic direction.
常見錯誤
4. to point or send something such as a look, a remark, or a beam of light toward a
指向；針對
將目光、評論或光線對準特定目標
to point or send something such as a look, a remark, or a beam of light toward a specific target.
Min directed her gaze toward the window when she heard a noise outside.
Min 將目光轉向窗戶，因為她聽到外面有聲音。
direct + body part (gaze / attention / look) + toward
The security guard directed the torch beam at the back of the old shed.
警衛將手電筒光束照向舊棚屋的後方。
Much of the public anger was directed at the company's safety record.
大部分公眾的憤怒都指向該公司的安全紀錄。
Talia directed her question to the oldest person in the room.
Talia 將問題對著房間裡最年長的人提出。
文法句型
be directed at [target]
be directed toward [target]
direct + [look/comment/beam] + preposition
用法筆記
Can be physical (light, weapon) or figurative (comment, criticism, anger). The preposition varies by what is being aimed: 'at' is the most common, 'toward' emphasises direction rather than impact.
常見錯誤
5. to explain the route to a destination by telling someone which streets, landmark
指引；指路
告訴某人如何到達某個地方
to explain the route to a destination by telling someone which streets, landmarks, or turns to follow.
Stefan directed the lost tourist toward the central train station.
Stefan 指引迷路的遊客前往中央火車站。
direct + [person] + toward [destination]
A friendly passer-by directed Jack to the nearest bus stop on Green Lane.
一位親切的路人指引 Jack 前往格林巷最近的公車站。
The receptionist directed each guest to the room on the third floor.
櫃檯接待人員指引每位客人到三樓的房間。
Jude was directed to the meeting room by a security guard at the entrance.
Jude 在大門口被一名警衛指引到會議室。
- mislead
to give wrong directions deliberately or accidentally
文法句型
be directed + preposition (to / toward)
direct + [person] + preposition
用法筆記
Targets a place or building, not a person. Distinguish from sense 2 (TRAFFIC CONTROL), which is about managing vehicle movement, and sense 6 (ORDERED), which is about giving orders — both involve different kinds of instruction.
常見錯誤
6. to give someone a formal or authoritative instruction that they must obey.
指示；命令
正式要求某人執行某事
to give someone a formal or authoritative instruction that they must obey.
Soraya was directed by her manager to finish the audit by Friday.
Soraya 被經理指示在週五前完成審計工作。
passive: be directed to do something (formal instruction)
The soldiers were directed to stay inside the base until further notice.
士兵們奉命留在基地內，直至另行通知。
The judge directed the witness to answer every question clearly.
法官指示證人清楚回答每一個問題。
All staff were directed to attend the fire safety training session.
全體員工奉命參加消防安全訓練課程。
文法句型
be directed to do something
direct + [person] + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Stronger than 'ask' or 'tell' — implies the person has authority over the recipient. Common in legal, military, and workplace contexts. The pattern 'direct that + clause' exists but is rare and very formal.