1 [C,U] the path, line or way along which a person or thing is moving, looking, pointing, developing, etc 方向；方位: A woman was seen running in the direction of the station. 有人看见一名女子朝着车站的方向跑去。We met him coming in the opposite direction. 我们碰见他迎面而来。I think the new speed limit is still too high, but at least it's a step in the right direction. 我认为新的车速限制依然太高，但至少朝正确的方向迈了一步。I think the wind has changed direction. 我认为风向已经改变。I've got such a hopeless sense of direction -- I'm always getting lost. 我的方向感极差──我老是迷路。

2 [C,U] a purpose; an aim 目的；目标: I want a career that gives me a (sense of) direction in life. 我想要一种能使我的生活有目标（感）的事业。

3 [C] [usu.pl] information or instructions about how to do sth or how to get to a place 说明；指引: I'll give you directionsto my house. 我会告诉你上我的家怎么走。

4 [U] the act of managing or controlling sth 管理；控制: This department is under the direction of Mrs Walters. 这个部门由沃尔特斯太太管理。