direction(POSITION)

Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples

information
informationCan I get some information on uni courses?
detailsPlease send me details of your training courses.
directionsJust follow the directions on the label.
instructionsHave you read the instructions all the way through?
directionsWe had to stop and ask for directions.
guidelinesThe government has issued new guidelines on health and safety at work.

Examples

I think the sensible thing to do is phone before you go and ask for directions.
Why don't you just stop somewhere and ask for directions?为什么你不找个地方停一下问问路呢？
You gave us very clear directions.
I gave her very explicit directions how to get here.我明确地告诉她来这儿怎么走。
He gave me directions to his house, but I found them rather confusing.

directions

phrase[ plural ]
C1
information or orders telling you what to do: 指示，指令；说明
the directionsI couldn't understand the directions on the packet.我看不懂包装盒上的说明。
He will be giving/issuing directions to judges on sentencing in the next few days.过几天他要向法官发布审理说明。
I just followed the directions on the box.
The manufacturer's directions are usually very straightforward.
I replaced half the oil called for in the directions with yoghurt.
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