
好词典

源自拉丁语 'directus'(意为'直的、直接的'),通过古法语 'diriger' 进入英语。
❶ 指导或管理某事物的过程,通常指在电影、戏剧等艺术创作中负责整体协调和决策。
“She is directing a new play at the local theater.”
(她正在当地剧院执导一部新剧。)
“He spent years directing commercials before making his first film.”
(他在拍摄第一部电影前花了很多年时间执导广告。)
directing traffic — 指挥交通,通常由交警或临时工作人员在特殊情况下引导车辆和行人。
“Police officers were directing traffic after the concert ended.”
(音乐会结束后,警察在指挥交通。)