direction
/dəˈrekʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /dəˈrekʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /də-ˈrek-shən dī-/ (ame, mw)
direction — 名詞
- directionsingular
- directionsplural
1. The line or side along which a person, vehicle, or thing travels, faces, or poin
方向
移動或指向的路線
The line or side along which a person, vehicle, or thing travels, faces, or points — for example, north, south, left, right, or towards a particular landmark.
Captain Okafor changed the ship's direction when a strong east wind pushed it off course.
一陣強勁的東風讓船偏離航線，Okafor 船長隨即調整了船的方向。
collocation: change direction
Hassan pointed in the direction of the mountain when the tourist asked for the trail.
遊客問登山步道怎麼走時，Hassan 朝山的方向指了指。
collocation: point in the direction of
A weathered wooden signpost had an arrow pointing in the direction of the nearest village.
一個老舊的木製路標上畫有箭頭，指向最近村莊的方向。
Iris turned and walked in the opposite direction when she saw the road was blocked.
Iris 看到道路被封閉後，轉身往相反的方向走去。
文法句型
direction + of + noun
in + direction
用法筆記
Often used with prepositions in, from, and of. Can be countable (a direction, two directions) or uncountable (a sense of direction).
常見錯誤
2. A spoken or written explanation of how to get from where you are to another plac
路線說明
告訴人如何前往某處
A spoken or written explanation of how to get from where you are to another place, usually involving street names, landmarks, and turns.
Paloma asked the shopkeeper for directions to the train station.
Paloma 向店員詢問前往火車站的路線說明。
collocation: ask for directions
Near the visitor centre, a colourful wall map showed clear directions to the national park's campsites.
遊客中心附近有一張彩色的牆上地圖，清楚標示前往國家公園營地的路線。
collocation: give directions
Sana wrote down the directions to the hotel so she would not get lost.
Sana 抄下了前往飯店的路線說明，以免迷路。
Christopher checked his phone for directions to the restaurant while Lien waited outside.
Christopher 用手機查詢前往餐廳的路線，而 Lien 在外面等他。
- instructions
broader; can refer to any step-by-step guidance, not just routes
- route
focuses on the road or path itself rather than the spoken/written guide
文法句型
ask for directions
give someone directions
directions to + place
用法筆記
Almost always in the plural form directions when referring to route instructions. 'Direction' (singular) for this sense is rare and sounds old-fashioned.
常見錯誤
3. A particular area or position from which someone or something appears, is heard,
方位
某人或某物所在的區域
A particular area or position from which someone or something appears, is heard, or is located, especially when the exact spot is not yet known.
The police officer ran in the direction of the noise coming from the park.
警察朝著公園傳來噪音的方向跑去。
collocation: in the direction of
A white car appeared from the direction of the bridge at sunset.
日落時分，一輛白色汽車從橋的方向駛來。
collocation: from the direction of
Hari looked in every direction but could not find his lost keys anywhere.
Hari 朝每個方向看了看，但到處都找不到他遺失的鑰匙。
Smoke was rising from the direction of the old factory on the hill.
煙霧從山丘上那座舊工廠的方向升起。
文法句型
from the direction of + noun
in every direction
用法筆記
Typically appears in fixed prepositional phrases (in the direction of, from the direction of). Not used in the plural for this sense.
4. A natural ability to know where you are and how to find your way to places witho
方向感
認路或判斷方位的能力
A natural ability to know where you are and how to find your way to places without relying on maps, signs, or electronic devices.
Hassan has an excellent sense of direction and never needs a map.
Hassan 的方向感極佳，從來不需要地圖。
collocation: sense of direction
Without a map, Aylin realised she had a poor sense of direction in town.
沒用地圖，Aylin 才發現在鎮上自己的方向感很差。
The hiking guide told the group that a good sense of direction comes with practice.
健行教練告訴團員，良好的方向感需要靠練習培養。
Sari got lost twice in the forest because her sense of direction was very weak.
Sari 在森林裡迷路了兩次，因為她的方向感非常薄弱。
文法句型
have a (good/poor) sense of direction
用法筆記
Always used with the determiner 'a' — 'a sense of direction'. Modified by adjectives like good, poor, excellent, terrible.
常見錯誤
5. The activity of leading, managing, or supervising an organisation, project, team
管理；指導
對組織或團隊的監督領導
The activity of leading, managing, or supervising an organisation, project, team, or creative work by giving instructions and making key decisions.
Under Ilan's firm direction, the team finished the project two weeks early.
在 Ilan 的嚴格管理下，團隊提早兩週完成了專案。
collocation: under someone's direction
The school is now under the direction of a new head teacher from Osaka.
該校目前由一位來自大阪的新校長管理。
passive: be under the direction of
The airport expansion project requires careful direction from a senior engineer to avoid budget problems.
機場擴建專案需要資深工程師審慎指導，才能避免預算超支。
Henrik took over the direction of the charity after the founder retired.
創辦人退休後，Henrik 接手了該慈善機構的管理工作。
- management
more concrete; focuses on running day-to-day operations
- leadership
emphasises vision and inspiration rather than supervision
- supervision
suggests watching over someone's work closely
文法句型
under the direction of + person
take direction from + person
用法筆記
Frequently used in formal or business contexts. 'Under the direction of [someone]' is a common passive construction. 'Direction' in this sense is uncountable.
6. Written or spoken information that explains the steps for carrying out a task, u
指示；說明
告知該做什麼的訊息或命令
Written or spoken information that explains the steps for carrying out a task, using a product, or acting in a given setting — for instance, a doctor's orders, cooking steps on a packet, or workplace safety rules.
The doctor's directions said to take the medicine three times a day after meals.
醫師的指示說，這種藥要一天吃三次，飯後服用。
collocation: follow/obey directions
Jisoo read the directions on the rice packet carefully before cooking dinner.
Jisoo 在煮晚餐前仔細閱讀了米袋上的說明。
collocation: read the directions
The manager gave clear directions to the staff about the new safety rules.
經理針對新的安全規定向員工給出了清楚的指示。
Please follow the printed directions for putting the bookshelf together step by step.
請按照印刷的說明書，一步一步把書架組裝起來。
- instructions
more commonly used for step-by-step guidance on how to use something
- guidelines
less strict; suggests suggestions rather than firm orders
文法句型
give directions
follow directions
directions for + noun/verb-ing
用法筆記
Often used with verbs like give, follow, read, provide. 'Directions' in this sense is most common in the plural; the singular 'direction' meaning 'an order' exists but is rare outside legal or military contexts.
常見錯誤
7. How a situation, person, or area of work changes or progresses as time passes.
發展方向
事物或人變化發展的趨勢
How a situation, person, or area of work changes or progresses as time passes.
The company's new direction toward renewable energy attracted many investors.
這家公司的發展方向轉向可再生能源，吸引了許多投資人。
direction toward(s) + noun phrase showing change
Hyun felt his career was heading in the wrong direction after five years in the same role.
Hyun 在同一個職位待了五年後，覺得自己的職涯走錯了方向。
heading/moving in a (right/wrong) direction
The conversation took an unexpected direction when Ayana raised the budget issue.
Ayana 提出預算問題後，談話轉向了意想不到的方向。
Roya's research opened a promising new direction for cancer treatment.
Roya 的研究為癌症治療開創了一個充滿前景的新方向。
Under Pedro's leadership, the school moved in a direction that focused on creative learning.
在 Pedro 的領導下，這所學校轉向注重創意學習的方向。
文法句型
direction + towards/to
direction + of
move in a + adjective + direction
用法筆記
Often appears with an adjective (new, wrong, right, opposite, promising) before the noun. The preposition toward or towards is common when naming the target of the change.
常見錯誤
8. A clear purpose or aim that guides what a person does or how a group operates, g
目標；方針
引導行動或生活的明確目的
A clear purpose or aim that guides what a person does or how a group operates, giving focus and meaning to their actions.
After college, Jack needed to find some direction for his life.
大學畢業後，Jack 需要為自己的人生找到一些方向。
find direction + for one's life
The charity operates without clear direction since the founder retired.
自從創辦人退休後，這間慈善機構的運作就缺乏明確的方向。
Gita's direction never wavered—she knew she wanted to become a pediatric nurse.
Gita 的目標從未動搖——她知道自己想成為一名兒科護理師。
Losing her job gave Yael a chance to rethink the direction of her life.
失去工作讓 Yael 有機會重新思考自己的人生方向。
The program needs a new direction to serve more families in the community.
這項計畫需要新的方向，才能服務社區中更多的家庭。
- aimlessness
the state of having no purpose or goal
文法句型
give/direction to
lack (of) direction
sense of direction
用法筆記
Usually uncountable in this sense — we say 'lack direction' not 'lack a direction.' When countable, it specifies a particular goal (e.g., 'The project has two directions we could pursue').
常見錯誤
9. the art and skill of supervising and guiding the creative aspects of a film, pla
導演（技術）
指導電影或戲劇表演的藝術
the art and skill of supervising and guiding the creative aspects of a film, play, television show, or other performance, including actors' performances and visual style
The film's direction was praised for its creative use of lighting and camera angles.
這部電影的導演手法因創意運用燈光和攝影角度而備受好評。
direction + was praised + for + creative element
Dario spent two years studying film direction at a well-known academy in central Paris.
Dario 在巴黎市中心一所知名學院花了兩年時間學習電影導演。
Under Constanza's direction, the play became a huge hit with audiences.
在 Constanza 的執導下，這齣戲劇大受觀眾歡迎。
The movie won an award for best direction at the international festival.
這部電影在國際影展上獲得了最佳導演獎。
Élise's clear direction helped the actors bring real emotion to each scene.
Élise 清楚的引導讓演員在每一場戲中都注入真實的情感。
文法句型
direction of + film/play/performance
under the direction of + person
用法筆記
Not to be confused with 'stage directions' (written instructions in a script about where actors should stand). This sense refers to the overall creative leadership of a director.