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orient

🇬🇧 UK/'ɔːrɪənt/🇺🇸 US/'ɒ:riәnt/
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Definitions

v.

To direct, align, or adjust (someone or something) toward a particular direction, goal, or situation

使朝向,使适应;确定方向

n.

The east; the part of the horizon where the sun rises

东方,东

adj.

Rising or situated in the east; eastern

东方的,朝东的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
oririse, begin, be born
+
entperforming, being in a state
=orient

Common Collocations

  • 1.orient toward朝向...方向
  • 2.orient oneself使自己适应

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    It took her a few days to orient herself in the new city.

  • 2.

    New employees need time to orient themselves to the company's culture.

  • 3.

    The compass helped us orient our direction before hiking into the forest.

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