indirect

adj.

1. 间接的；附带的
   happening not as the main aim, cause or result of a particular action, but in addition to it
   1. the indirect effects of the war
      战争的间接后果
   2. to find something out by indirect methods
      间接地查明某事
   3. The building collapsed as an indirect result of the heavy rain.
      暴雨间接造成了那座楼房的倒塌。
   4. There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state.
      国家会得到一些利益，不管有多少。
   5. indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.)
      间接成本
2. 闪烁其词的；拐弯抹角的
   avoiding saying sth in a clear and obvious way
   1. an indirect attack
      影射攻击
3. 迂回的；弯曲的
   not going in a straight line
   1. an indirect route
      迂回的路线

1. ADJ 间接的;非直接的
   An indirect result or effect is not caused immediately and obviously by a thing or person, but happens because of something else that they have done.
   1. Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that's going on elsewhere...
      企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。
   2. Millions could die of hunger as an indirect result of the war...
      作为战争的间接后果,数百万人可能会死于饥饿。
   3. His influence has been profound, but it has been indirect.
      他的影响是深远的,但不是直接的。
2. ADJ-GRADED (路线、行程等)迂回的，非直达的
   An indirect route or journey does not use the shortest or easiest way between two places.
   1. 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。
3. ADJ-GRADED (话语或信息)含蓄的,拐弯抹角的
   Indirect remarks and information suggest something or refer to it, without actually mentioning it or stating it clearly.
   1. 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。
   2. There were indirect references to his opponent...
      隐晦提到了他的反对者。
   3. So far the evidence is only indirect.
      目前的证据仅仅是间接的。

1. Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that's going on elsewhere
   企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。
2. Millions could die of hunger as an indirect result of the war
   作为战争的间接后果，数百万人可能会死于饥饿。
3. His influence has been profound, but it has been indirect.
   他的影响是深远的，但不是直接的。
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. 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。
6. There were indirect references to his opponent
   隐晦提到了他的反对者。
7. So far the evidence is only indirect.
   目前的证据仅仅是间接的。
8. Researchers are trying to get at the same information through an indirect route
   研究人员正试图通过间接的途径获得相同的信息。
9. When you write, avoid sandwiching the bad news between an irrelevant, indirect, or overly cushioned beginning and end.
   在写文章时，不要把坏消息夹在毫不相关、拐弯抹角或过度铺垫的开头和结尾中间。
10. That is an indirect answer to the question.
    那只是对这一问题的间接答复。
11. A direct means is required to calibrate the indirect method.
    要求用直接测定法校正间接测定法。
12. Value-added taxes, sales taxes, and import duties are indirect taxes.
    增值税、营业税和进口税都是间接税。
13. All changes of master data are executed direct or indirect against this system.
    对主数据的所有修改直接或间接地对此系统执行。
14. The patterns I use are the Direct, Indirect, External Provider, and External Consumer patterns.
    我使用的模式是直接、间接、外部提供者和外部消费者模式。
15. Basically, any system can be divided into direct and indirect taxes.
    任何税务制度，基本上都可以划分为直接税与间接税。
16. The case problems of both direct object and indirect object.
    直接宾语和间接宾语的格位问题。
17. There are two methods of disclosing cash flows from operating activities: the direct method and the indirect method.
    披露经营活动产生的现金流量有两种方法：直接法和间接法。
18. Direct and indirect costs must be considered in menu planning.
    直接和间接费用都必须考虑到菜单设计中。
19. Some verbs have two objects, a direct object and an indirect object.
    一些动词有两个宾语：直接宾语和间接宾语。
20. Their impact on employment ( and unemployment) is indirect.
    它们对就业（和失业）的影响是间接的。
21. They will use every means, open and secret, direct and indirect.
    他们将要用各种方法：公开的和秘密的，直接的和迂回的。
22. Rat blood and lungs were collected for indirect immunofluorescent detection of related antigens and antibodies.
    收集鼠肺和鼠血，用间接免疫荧光法检测鼠肺中抗原和鼠血中抗体。
23. The political effects are direct and indirect.
    政治影响分为直接和间接的。
24. This paper tries to solve some relevant problems about direct translation and indirect translation.
    本文论述了汉英商标翻译中直接翻译和间接翻译以及与之相关的一些问题。
25. This research provides indirect evidence for dispersal limitation and niche theory.
    本研究为扩散限制和生态位理论提供了间接的证据。
26. Can you find out the difference between direct speech and indirect speech?
    你能找出直接引语与间接引语之间的区别吗？
27. The indirect approach can also help with volatility and risk.
    这种间接途径还可以帮助降低波动性和风险。
28. The paper focuses on the translation of direct speech and free indirect speech and thought.
    分类中的直接引语和自由间接引语及思想的翻译问题是本文的主要研究对象。
29. We rely on these indirect means to gauge whether or not we are meeting our audiences'needs and expectations.
    我们依赖于这些间接手段以衡量我们是否满足了我们的读者的需求和期待。
30. Distinguish between direct and indirect costs.
    区分直接和间接成本。

adj

1. not direct in spatial dimension
   1. sometimes taking an indirect path saves time
   2. you must take an indirect course in sailing

2. extended senses
   1. making indirect but legitimate inquiries
   2. an indirect insult
   3. doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind
   4. though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest
   5. known as a shady indirect fellow

3. having intervening factors or persons or influences
   1. reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
   2. indirect evidence
   3. an indirect cause

4. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
   1. cousins are collateral relatives
   2. an indirect descendant of the Stuarts

   Synonym:    collateral

5. not as a direct effect or consequence
   1. indirect benefits
   2. an indirect advantage