orient

US /ˈɔːr.i.ent/
UK /ˈɔːr.i.ent/
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1.

定位, 朝向

to align or position something in relation to a specific direction or point

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The map was difficult to orient without a compass.
沒有指南針，地圖很難定位。
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We need to orient the solar panels towards the sun.
我們需要將太陽能電池板朝向太陽。
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alignpositiondirectpointset
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崗前培訓, 適應

to make someone familiar with a new situation or environment

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The company will orient new employees during their first week.
公司將在新員工入職第一週進行崗前培訓。
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It took him a while to orient himself to the new city.
他花了一段時間才適應新城市。
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familiarizeacclimatizeadjustadapttrain
1.

東方, 東

the direction toward the east, especially the point where the sun rises

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The church was built facing the orient.
教堂面朝東方建造。
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Sailors used to navigate by the stars and the orient.
水手們過去常通過星星和東方來航行。
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eastsunrise
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東方, 亞洲國家

the countries of Asia, especially East Asia

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Many exotic spices come from the Orient.
許多異國香料來自東方。
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Her art collection features pieces from the Orient.
她的藝術收藏品中有來自東方的作品。
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EastAsia
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