orientation
orientation
noun
orientational
adjective
语源
noun
- [mass noun]the determination of the relative position of something or someone (especially oneself)
（尤指自身）定向，定位；确定方向
the pupil's surroundings provide clues to help in orientation.
学生四周的环境提供了帮助辨别方向的线索。
■[count noun]the relative physical position or direction of something
方向，方位
two complex shapes, presented in different orientations.
从不同方向向人们展示的两个复杂造型。
■(Zoology)an animal's change of position in response to an external stimulus, especially with respect to compass directions
(动)定向，定位
■familiarization with something
适应，熟悉
many judges give instructions to assist jury orientation.
许多法官提供指导，帮助陪审团熟悉情况。
■the direction of someone's interest or attitude, especially political or sexual
（尤指政治或性方面的）倾向
a common age of consent regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
不区分性别或性倾向的共同合法年龄。
orientational
adjective
语源
- mid 19th cent.: apparently from orient
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