directly
英[d?'rektl?;da?-]
美[d??r?ktli,da?-]
- adv. 直接地；立即；馬上；正好地；坦率地
- conj. 一…就
英英釋意
- 1. without deviation;
- "the path leads directly to the lake"
- "went direct to the office"
- 2. without anyone or anything intervening;
- "these two factors are directly related"
- "he was directly responsible"
- "measured the physical properties directly"
- 3. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening;
- "he answered immediately"
- "found an answer straightaway"
- "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"
- "Come here now!"
- 4. in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly;
- "he didn't answer directly"
- "told me straight out"
- "came out flat for less work and more pay"