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

:
The map was difficult to orient without a compass.
没有指南针,地图很难定位
We need to orient the solar panels towards the sun.
我们需要将太阳能电池板朝向太阳。
2.

岗前培训, 适应

to make someone familiar with a new situation or environment

:
The company will orient new employees during their first week.
公司将在新员工入职第一周进行岗前培训
It took him a while to orient himself to the new city.
他花了一段时间才适应新城市。
1.

东方, 东

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

:
The church was built facing the orient.
教堂面朝东方建造。
Sailors used to navigate by the stars and the orient.
水手们过去常通过星星和东方来航行。
2.

东方, 亚洲国家

the countries of Asia, especially East Asia

:
Many exotic spices come from the Orient.
许多异国香料来自东方
Her art collection features pieces from the Orient.
她的艺术收藏品中有来自东方的作品。