TOWARDS 朝 向, [C] the way something or someone moves, faces, or is aimed

方向:

The suspects were last seen heading in the direction of Miami.

最后一次看见嫌疑人时他们正向迈阿密方向逃窜。

Tony glanced in her direction and their eyes met.

托尼朝她的方向瞥了一眼，结果他们四目相对。

The girls pointed in the opposite direction .

女孩子们指向相反的方向。

On seeing me, Maurice changed direction and went along the wharf instead.

莫里斯一看见我便改变方向，沿着码头走去。

As shots rang out, the crowd ran screaming in all directions .

枪声响起，人群尖叫着四散奔逃。

There was a loud scream from the direction of the children's pool.

儿童游泳池那边传来一声很响的尖叫。

Continue in a southerly direction until you reach the road.

继续往南面走，一直走到大路上。

directions, [pl.]

WAY STH DEVELOPS 事情发展的趋势, [C] the general way in which someone or something changes or develops

趋向，趋势:

We are happy with the direction the club is taking .

我们对该俱乐部的发展方向很满意。

I believe that things are heading in the right direction in South Africa.

我认为南非正朝着正确的方向发展。

The company is hoping to extend its operations in new directions.

公司希望朝新的方向扩大经营。

CONTROL 管理, [U] control, management, or advice

控制，监控；管理；指点:

Under Thompsons direction, the college has developed an international reputation.

在汤普森的管理下，这所大学已获得了国际声望。

WHERE FROM OR WHERE TO 从哪儿来或到哪儿去, [C] where something comes from or where something leads

方向〔指来源或去向〕:

The evidence all points in this direction.

所有证据都指向这个方向。

Help came from a wholly unexpected direction.

援助来自一个完全没有预料到的地方。

PURPOSE 目的, [U] a general purpose or aim

〔总体〕目标:

Her mother felt that Rachel's life lacked direction .

雷切尔的母亲觉得雷切尔的生活缺少目标。

FILM / PLAY 电影/戏剧, [U] the instructions given to the actors and other people working on a film, play etc

〔电影、戏剧等导演的〕指导，指示;