late 14c., from Middle French indirect (14c.) or directly from Late Latin indirectus, from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + directus (see direct). Related: Indirectness.
双语例句
1. Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that'sgoing on elsewhere.
企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。
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2. His influence has been profound, but it has been indirect.
他的影响是深远的，但不是直接的。
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3. 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。
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4. 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。
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5. There were indirect references to his opponent.
