indirect
US /ˌɪn.dɪˈrekt/
UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈrekt/
1.
間接的
not directly caused by or resulting from something
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The economic crisis had an indirect impact on small businesses.
經濟危機對小企業產生了間接影響。
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His comments were an indirect criticism of the management.
他的評論是對管理層的間接批評。
2.
迂迴的, 不直接的
not straight or direct in course; winding
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The path to the cabin was long and indirect.
通往小屋的路又長又迂迴。
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They took an indirect route to avoid traffic.
他們選擇了一條迂迴的路線以避開交通。