indirect
adj
ˌɪndɪəˈrekt◄
adj
1
not
directly
caused
by
something
间接引致的;
Losing
weight
is
an
indirect
result
of
smoking
cigarettes.
吸烟能间接造成体重减轻。
The
indirect
effects
of
climate
change
may
be
profound.
气候变化造成的间接影响可能是深远的。
2
an
indirect
way
to
a
place
is
not
the
straightest
way
〔去某处的路〕迂回的，绕道的;
They
took
an
indirect
route,
avoiding
the
town
centre.
他们绕路走，避开了市中心。
3
not
saying
or
showing
something
in
a
clear
definite
way
〔说话〕间接的，不直截了当的;
George’s
comments
were
an
indirect
way
of
blaming
me.
乔治的评论转弯抹角地指责了我。
Perhaps
I
was
indirectly
responsible
for
the
misunderstanding.
也许我应为这个误解承担间接责任。