a.

1. 间接的；非直接相关的；次要的
   An indirect benefit of a night light is a feeling of safety.

   夜里点灯带来的间接好处是有了安全感。

2. 迂回的，曲折的
   We took an indirect route to the town.

   我们循一条迂回曲折的通路去镇上。

3. 非直截了当的；非正面的
   an indirect reply

   转弯抹角的回答

4. 不坦率的；不诚实的
   indirect dealing

   不正当的手法

adj.

1. not direct.
   ▸Soccer  denoting a free kick from which a goal may not be scored directly.
2. (of costs) deriving from overhead charges or subsidiary work.
3. (of taxation) levied on goods and services rather than income or profits.