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源自拉丁语 'indirectus'(不直接的),由前缀 'in-'(非)与 'directus'(笔直的)组成,14世纪进入英语。
❶ 以间接的方式,不直接地。指通过中间环节或迂回手段达成某事,而非直接行动或表达。
“She indirectly hinted that she wanted a promotion.”
(她间接暗示自己想要升职。)
“The policy affects students indirectly by changing funding rules.”
(该政策通过改变资助规则间接影响学生。)
indirectly related — 间接相关的,指事物之间并非直接关联,但通过其他因素存在联系。
“Stress is indirectly related to heart disease through poor sleep habits.”
(压力通过不良睡眠习惯与心脏病间接相关。)