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 directing
 引導 定向

 Di·rect v. t. [imp. & p. p. Directed; p. pr. & vb. n. Directing.]
 1. To arrange in a direct or straight line, as against a mark, or towards a goal; to point; to aim; as, to direct an arrow or a piece of ordnance.
 2. To point out or show to (any one), as the direct or right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way; as, he directed me to the left-hand road.
    The Lord direct your into the love of God.   --2 Thess. iii. 5.
    The next points to which I will direct your attention.   --Lubbock.
 3. To determine the direction or course of; to cause to go on in a particular manner; to order in the way to a certain end; to regulate; to govern; as, to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army.
    I will direct their work in truth.   --Is. lxi. 8.
 4. To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order; as, he directed them to go.
    I 'll first direct my men what they shall do.   --Shak.
 5. To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent; to superscribe; as, to direct a letter.
 Syn: -- To guide; lead; conduct; dispose; manage; regulate; order; instruct; command.

 directing
      adj : showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction
            on; "felt his mother's directing arm around him"; "the
            directional role of science on industrial progress"
            [syn: directional, directive, guiding]