It was directed to fall into the ocean.

它被指示掉入大海。

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The police officers had been directed to search the building.

警察奉命搜查这栋大楼。

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The learner's attention needs to be directed to the significant features.

学习者的注意力需要集中在重要特征上。

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Under the proposed agreement, fishing boats would be directed to a landing port specially equipped for inspections.

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And you're getting to see something like an intimation of John Milton the published poet, a poet whose energies are going to be directed toward making his poems public.

你们看到约翰·弥尔顿的一点暗示,这位出版作品的诗人,他的能量将完全花费在出版自己的诗篇上。

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because he directed a movie that went to the Oscars last year called "A Simple..."，"A Single Man". I'm sorry.

因为他去年导演的电影《简单...》，是《单身男人》入围了奥斯卡。我很抱歉。

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Not if tiny dissident factions can seize the stage to score political points directed to a larger audience.

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Those diagnosed with more severe problems are directed to hospitals or other treatment facilities.

FORBES: Wired

Google search terms so people searching for bags would be directed to Cambridge Satchel.

FORBES: Cambridge Satchel Has It In The Bag