late 14c., from Middle French indirect (14c.) or directly from Late Latin indirectus, from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + directus (see direct). Related: Indirectness.
权威例句
1. Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that'sgoing on elsewhere.
企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。
2. His influence has been profound, but it has been indirect.
他的影响是深远的,但不是直接的。
3. His remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for economic aid.
他的话相当于拐弯抹角地请求经济援助。
4. The goods went by a rather indirect route.
这些货物运输时走了一条非常迂回的路线。
5. There were indirect references to his opponent.