indirect

英 [ˌɪndəˈrekt]

美 [ˌɪndəˈrekt]

adj. 间接的; 附带的; 闪烁其词的; 拐弯抹角的; 迂回的; 弯曲的

Oxford 3000 / Collins.2 / BNC.4235 / COCA.6433

牛津词典

adj.

间接的；附带的
happening not as the main aim, cause or result of a particular action, but in addition to it
1. the indirect effects of the war
  战争的间接后果
2. to find something out by indirect methods
  间接地查明某事
3. The building collapsed as an indirect result of the heavy rain.
  暴雨间接造成了那座楼房的倒塌。
4. There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state.
  国家会得到一些利益，不管有多少。
5. indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.)
  间接成本
闪烁其词的；拐弯抹角的
avoiding saying sth in a clear and obvious way
1. an indirect attack
  影射攻击
迂回的；弯曲的
not going in a straight line
1. an indirect route
  迂回的路线

ADJ 间接的;非直接的
Anindirectresult or effect is not caused immediately and obviously by a thing or person, but happens because of something else that they have done.
1. Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that's going on elsewhere...
  企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。
2. Millions could die of hunger as an indirect result of the war...
  作为战争的间接后果,数百万人可能会死于饥饿。
3. His influence has been profound, but it has been indirect.
  他的影响是深远的,但不是直接的。
ADJ-GRADED (路线、行程等)迂回的，非直达的
Anindirectroute or journey does not use the shortest or easiest way between two places.
1. The goods went by a rather indirect route.
  这些货物运输时走了一条非常迂回的路线。
ADJ-GRADED (话语或信息)含蓄的,拐弯抹角的
Indirectremarks and information suggest something or refer to it, without actually mentioning it or stating it clearly.
1. His remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for economic aid...
  他的话相当于拐弯抹角地请求经济援助。
2. There were indirect references to his opponent...
  隐晦提到了他的反对者。
3. So far the evidence is only indirect.
  目前的证据仅仅是间接的。

adj

not direct in spatial dimension
1. sometimes taking an indirect path saves time
2. you must take an indirect course in sailing
extended senses
1. making indirect but legitimate inquiries
2. an indirect insult
3. doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind
4. though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest
5. known as a shady indirect fellow
having intervening factors or persons or influences
1. reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
2. indirect evidence
3. an indirect cause
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
1. cousins are collateral relatives
2. an indirect descendant of the Stuarts
Synonym:collateral
not as a direct effect or consequence
1. indirect benefits
2. an indirect advantage

His remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for economic aid
他的话相当于拐弯抹角地请求经济援助。
The indirect approach can also help with volatility and risk.
这种间接途径还可以帮助降低波动性和风险。
That is an indirect answer to the question.
那只是对这一问题的间接答复。
The paper focuses on the translation of direct speech and free indirect speech and thought.
分类中的直接引语和自由间接引语及思想的翻译问题是本文的主要研究对象。
This paper tries to solve some relevant problems about direct translation and indirect translation.
本文论述了汉英商标翻译中直接翻译和间接翻译以及与之相关的一些问题。
The political effects are direct and indirect.
政治影响分为直接和间接的。
This research provides indirect evidence for dispersal limitation and niche theory.
本研究为扩散限制和生态位理论提供了间接的证据。
Researchers are trying to get at the same information through an indirect route
研究人员正试图通过间接的途径获得相同的信息。
There are two methods of disclosing cash flows from operating activities: the direct method and the indirect method.
披露经营活动产生的现金流量有两种方法：直接法和间接法。
His influence has been profound, but it has been indirect.
他的影响是深远的，但不是直接的。