orientation
/ˌɔːrɪenˈteɪʃən/noun
mass noun
1- 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。
1.1
- 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。
1.2
- Zoology an animal's change of position in response to an external stimulus, especially with respect to compass directions【动】定向, 定位。
1.3
- 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。
1.4
- 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同意年龄。
派生词
orientational
adjective词源
mid 19th cent.: apparently from ORIENT.