indirect
US /ˌɪn.dɪˈrekt/
UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈrekt/
1.
间接的
not directly caused by or resulting from something
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The economic crisis had an indirect impact on small businesses.
经济危机对小企业产生了间接影响。
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His comments were an indirect criticism of the management.
他的评论是对管理层的间接批评。
2.
迂回的, 不直接的
not straight or direct in course; winding
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The path to the cabin was long and indirect.
通往小屋的路又长又迂回。
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They took an indirect route to avoid traffic.
他们选择了一条迂回的路线以避开交通。