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indirect

/ɪndɚˈɛkt/

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1 · adjective

not stated or done in a direct way

间接的；迂回的

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The article makes an indirect reference to the dispute.
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这篇文章间接提到了那场争端。
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Pronunciation: /ɪndɚˈɛkt/

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