a.

1. 間接的；非直接相關的；次要的
   An indirect benefit of a night light is a feeling of safety.

   夜裡點燈帶來的間接好處是有了安全感。

2. 迂迴的，曲折的
   We took an indirect route to the town.

   我們循一條迂迴曲折的通路去鎮上。

3. 非直截了當的；非正面的
   an indirect reply

   轉彎抹角的回答

4. 不坦率的；不誠實的
   indirect dealing

   不正當的手法

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.