英语词组direction是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

IDIOMSLANG

DIRECTION

back East

to or from the eastern United States, often the northeastern or New England states. (This is used even by people who have never been in the East.)

Sally felt that she had to get back East for a few days.Tom went to school back East, but his brother attended college in the Midwest.

dead ahead

straight ahead; directly ahead.

Look out! There is a cow in the road dead ahead.The farmer said that the town we wanted was dead ahead.

down South

to or at the southeastern United States.

I used to live down South.We are going down South for the winter.

every which way

in all directions. (Folksy.)

The children were all running every which way.The wind scattered the leaves every which way.

follow one's nose

to go straight ahead, the direction that one's nose is pointing. (Folksy.)

The town that you want is straight ahead on this highway. Just follow your nose.The chiefs office is right around the corner. Turn left and follow your nose.

go off on a tangent

to go off suddenly in another direction; suddenly to change one's line of thought, course of action, etc. (A reference to geometry. Plural: go off on tangents.)

Please stick to one subject and don't go off on a tangent.If Mary would settle down and deal with one subject she would be all right, hut she keeps going off on tangents.

go out of one's way

to travel an indirect route in order to do something.

I'll have to go out of my way to give you a ride home.I'll give you a ride even though I have to go out of my way.

hang a left

to turn to the left.

Hang a left up at that light.Go three blocks and hang a left.

hang a right

to turn to the right.

At the next corner, hang a right.Hang a right at the stop sign.

head for someone or something

to aim for or move toward someone or something.

She waved good-bye as she headed for the door.Ann came in and headed for her mother.

make a beeline for someone or something

to head straight toward someone or something. (Informal.)

Billy came into the kitchen and made a beeline for the cookies.After the game, we all made a beeline for John, who was serving cold drinks.

on the way (somewhere) and on someone's way (somewhere)

along the route to somewhere.

She's now on the way to San Francisco.Yes, she's on the way.

on the way to doing something and on one's way to doing something

in the process of doing something.

You're on the way to becoming a very good carpenter.She's on her way to becoming a first-class sculptor.

DIRECTION - DISTANCE

as the crow flies

straight across land or water, as opposed to distances measured on a road, river, etc. (Folksy.)

It's twenty miles to town on the highway, but only ten miles as the crow flies.Our house is only a few miles from the lake as the crow flies.

DIRECTION - WRONG

on the wrong track

going the wrong way; following the wrong set of assumptions.

You'll never get the right answer. You're on the wrong track.They won t get it figured out because they are on the wrong track.

a step in the right direction

An action or decision that is considered indicative of positive progress. Enrolling in that degree program was a step in the right direction toward changing careers.

point (one) in the right direction

1. Literally, to show one the correct route, often by actually pointing in the direction of the desired destination. A: "I think I'm close to Suite 200, but I haven't been able to find it. Can you point me in the right direction?" B: "Sure—walk straight that way and it will be on your left."

2. By extension, to give one advice or information that helps guide them toward a desired outcome or course of action. We're hopeful that our financial planning services can help point people in the right direction when they look to buy their first home. I was at a loss as to how to proceed with the project, but thankfully Janet was able to point me in the right direction.

list to (some direction)

To tilt or veer toward a particular side or direction. The boat began listing to starboard after all the crew and passengers crowded to see the whales on that side of the boat. He let go of the steering wheel and the car listed to the left.

ride off in all directions

To attempt to do many different things or fill many different roles at the same time. From the image of multiple people scattering apart in different directions while riding on horseback. Between being a single mother, a lawyer, a housekeeper, and a prominent figure in the community, it feels like I'm riding off in all directions at times. Instead of just focusing on one thing and doing it very well, the company has been riding off in all directions lately, without being particularly successful in any of them.

run off in all directions

To attempt to do many different things or fill many different roles at the same time. From the image of multiple people scattering apart and running away in different directions. Between being a single mother, a lawyer, a housekeeper, and a prominent figure in the community, it feels like I'm running off in all directions at times. Instead of just focusing on one thing and doing it very well, the company has been running off in all directions lately, without being particularly successful in any of them.

go in the right direction

1. Literally, to move in the correct direction to reach one's destination. Are you sure we're going in the right direction? Let me see the map.

2. To proceed in a manner indicative of positive progress. If you want to change careers, I really think you're going in the right direction by enrolling in that degree program.

go in the right direction

1. Lit. to head or travel in the right direction. Are you sure we are going in the right direction? We were supposed to turn back there. We are not going in the right direction.

2. Fig. [for plans or intentions] to be progressing sensibly. Well, everything seems to be going in the right direction—for now anyway. Do you feel that this project is going in the right direction?

list to a direction

to lean to one side or another; to lean toward a specific direction. (Usually of ships or boats.) The ship had listed to one side since being struck by the speedboat. The huge ship listed a tiny bit to starboard.

ride off in all directions

1. Fig. [for people] to scatter, riding something, such as a horse or a bicycle. (See also run off in all directions.) The boys hopped on their bikes and rode off in all directions. The sheriff got the posse together and they rode off in all directions, looking for the bank robber.

2. Fig. to behave in a totally confused manner; to try to do everything at once. Bill has a tendency to ride off in all directions. He's not organized enough. Now, calm down. There is no sense in riding off in all directions.

run off in all directions

Fig. [for people] to set out to do something or go somewhere in an aimless and disorganized fashion. (Can also apply to one person. See also ride off in all directions.) The people in the marketing department need some organization. They are always running off in all directions. Stop running off in all directions and focus your energy.

step in the right direction, a

A move that advances a course of action, as in Asking Bill to resign is a step in the right direction. This idiom was first recorded in 1871.

point someone in the right direction

COMMON If you point someone in the right direction, you give them some information to help them achieve something. I hope what I say in this book will point sufferers of the disease in the right direction and will enable others to avoid getting it. We can point you in the right direction to get help.

词组	direction
释义	IDIOMSLANG DIRECTION back East to or from the eastern United States, often the northeastern or New England states. (This is used even by people who have never been in the East.) Sally felt that she had to get back East for a few days.Tom went to school back East, but his brother attended college in the Midwest. dead ahead straight ahead; directly ahead. Look out! There is a cow in the road dead ahead.The farmer said that the town we wanted was dead ahead. down South to or at the southeastern United States. I used to live down South.We are going down South for the winter. every which way in all directions. (Folksy.) The children were all running every which way.The wind scattered the leaves every which way. follow one's nose to go straight ahead, the direction that one's nose is pointing. (Folksy.) The town that you want is straight ahead on this highway. Just follow your nose.The chiefs office is right around the corner. Turn left and follow your nose. go off on a tangent to go off suddenly in another direction; suddenly to change one's line of thought, course of action, etc. (A reference to geometry. Plural: go off on tangents.) Please stick to one subject and don't go off on a tangent.If Mary would settle down and deal with one subject she would be all right, hut she keeps going off on tangents. go out of one's way to travel an indirect route in order to do something. I'll have to go out of my way to give you a ride home.I'll give you a ride even though I have to go out of my way. hang a left to turn to the left. Hang a left up at that light.Go three blocks and hang a left. hang a right to turn to the right. At the next corner, hang a right.Hang a right at the stop sign. head for someone or something to aim for or move toward someone or something. She waved good-bye as she headed for the door.Ann came in and headed for her mother. make a beeline for someone or something to head straight toward someone or something. (Informal.) Billy came into the kitchen and made a beeline for the cookies.After the game, we all made a beeline for John, who was serving cold drinks. on the way (somewhere) and on someone's way (somewhere) along the route to somewhere. She's now on the way to San Francisco.Yes, she's on the way. on the way to doing something and on one's way to doing something in the process of doing something. You're on the way to becoming a very good carpenter.She's on her way to becoming a first-class sculptor. DIRECTION - DISTANCE as the crow flies straight across land or water, as opposed to distances measured on a road, river, etc. (Folksy.) It's twenty miles to town on the highway, but only ten miles as the crow flies.Our house is only a few miles from the lake as the crow flies. DIRECTION - WRONG on the wrong track going the wrong way; following the wrong set of assumptions. You'll never get the right answer. You're on the wrong track.They won t get it figured out because they are on the wrong track. hang a huey tr. to make a U-turn. Hang a huey at the next corner.Right here! Hang a huey! hang a left tr. to turn left. He hung a left at the wrong corner.Hey, here! Hang a left here! hang a louie tr. to turn left. You have to hang a louie at the stop sign.Go another block and hang a louie. hang a ralph tr. to turn right. He skied down the easy slope and hung a ralph near a fir tree.Don't hang a ralph until you get past the traffic light. hang a right tr. to turn right. Hang a right about here.I told him to hang a right at the next corner, but he went on. idiomdirectionpoint sb in the right directionadvise to advise someone on what they should do, or tell them who can help them:The agency may give straight advice on projects or simply point applicants in the right direction for funding.Which colors suit your skin tone? An image consultant could point you in the right direction. a step in the right direction An action or decision that is considered indicative of positive progress. Enrolling in that degree program was a step in the right direction toward changing careers. point (one) in the right direction 1. Literally, to show one the correct route, often by actually pointing in the direction of the desired destination. A: "I think I'm close to Suite 200, but I haven't been able to find it. Can you point me in the right direction?" B: "Sure—walk straight that way and it will be on your left." 2. By extension, to give one advice or information that helps guide them toward a desired outcome or course of action. We're hopeful that our financial planning services can help point people in the right direction when they look to buy their first home. I was at a loss as to how to proceed with the project, but thankfully Janet was able to point me in the right direction. list to (some direction) To tilt or veer toward a particular side or direction. The boat began listing to starboard after all the crew and passengers crowded to see the whales on that side of the boat. He let go of the steering wheel and the car listed to the left. ride off in all directions To attempt to do many different things or fill many different roles at the same time. From the image of multiple people scattering apart in different directions while riding on horseback. Between being a single mother, a lawyer, a housekeeper, and a prominent figure in the community, it feels like I'm riding off in all directions at times. Instead of just focusing on one thing and doing it very well, the company has been riding off in all directions lately, without being particularly successful in any of them. run off in all directions To attempt to do many different things or fill many different roles at the same time. From the image of multiple people scattering apart and running away in different directions. Between being a single mother, a lawyer, a housekeeper, and a prominent figure in the community, it feels like I'm running off in all directions at times. Instead of just focusing on one thing and doing it very well, the company has been running off in all directions lately, without being particularly successful in any of them. go in the right direction 1. Literally, to move in the correct direction to reach one's destination. Are you sure we're going in the right direction? Let me see the map. 2. To proceed in a manner indicative of positive progress. If you want to change careers, I really think you're going in the right direction by enrolling in that degree program. go in the right direction 1. Lit. to head or travel in the right direction. Are you sure we are going in the right direction? We were supposed to turn back there. We are not going in the right direction. 2. Fig. [for plans or intentions] to be progressing sensibly. Well, everything seems to be going in the right direction—for now anyway. Do you feel that this project is going in the right direction? list to a direction to lean to one side or another; to lean toward a specific direction. (Usually of ships or boats.) The ship had listed to one side since being struck by the speedboat. The huge ship listed a tiny bit to starboard. ride off in all directions 1. Fig. [for people] to scatter, riding something, such as a horse or a bicycle. (See also run off in all directions.) The boys hopped on their bikes and rode off in all directions. The sheriff got the posse together and they rode off in all directions, looking for the bank robber. 2. Fig. to behave in a totally confused manner; to try to do everything at once. Bill has a tendency to ride off in all directions. He's not organized enough. Now, calm down. There is no sense in riding off in all directions. run off in all directions Fig. [for people] to set out to do something or go somewhere in an aimless and disorganized fashion. (Can also apply to one person. See also ride off in all directions.) The people in the marketing department need some organization. They are always running off in all directions. Stop running off in all directions and focus your energy. step in the right direction, a A move that advances a course of action, as in Asking Bill to resign is a step in the right direction. This idiom was first recorded in 1871. point someone in the right direction COMMON If you point someone in the right direction, you give them some information to help them achieve something. I hope what I say in this book will point sufferers of the disease in the right direction and will enable others to avoid getting it. We can point you in the right direction to get help.
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