indirect
adjective uk/ˌɪn.daɪˈrekt/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈrekt/ us/ˌɪn.daɪˈrekt/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈrekt/
(NOT OBVIOUS)
C2 间接的
happening in addition to an intended result, often in a way that is complicated or not obvious
The benefits from pure research are often indirect. 纯理论研究带来的益处常常是间接的。
Indirect effects of the fighting include disease and food shortages. 战争的间接后果包括疾病肆虐及食品短缺。
旁敲侧击的
avoiding clearly mentioning or saying something
indirect criticism 旁敲侧击的批评
(NOT STRAIGHT)
C1 迂回的，曲折的
not following a straight line, or not directly or simply connected
to take an indirect route/flight 走迂回路线／乘非直达航班