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orients

/ˈɔriənts/ /ˈɔːriənts/

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noun

东方，东。

The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.

Examples :

"The students lined up facing the orients to watch the sunrise during their morning assembly. "

学生们在晨会上排队面向东方，观看日出。

geography astronomy direction

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noun

东方之珠，上等珍珠

A pearl originating from the Indian region, reputed to be of great brilliance; (by extension) any pearl of particular beauty and value.

Examples :

"The antique necklace featured several large orients, each shimmering with an inner fire that captivated the light. "

这条古董项链上镶嵌着几颗硕大的东方之珠，每一颗都闪耀着内在的光芒，吸引着所有的目光。

value material appearance quality

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noun

珠光，晕彩。

(by extension) The brilliance or colour of a high-quality pearl.

Examples :

"The subtle orients of the pearl necklace shimmered in the soft light, hinting at its exceptional quality. "

这条珍珠项链在柔和的光线下，散发出细腻的珠光晕彩，暗示着它卓越的品质。

appearance material quality value color

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verb

朝东，使朝向东方。

To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.

Examples :

"The family's new garden shed was oriented to face the rising sun. "

这家人的新花园小屋是朝东建造的，正对着冉冉升起的太阳。

direction architecture building

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verb

使朝向，定向。

(by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.

Examples :

"The teacher orients the map on the classroom wall so north points upwards, helping the students understand directions. "

老师把教室墙上的地图调整方向，使北方朝上，帮助学生理解方向。

direction geography nautical position technical

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verb

使朝向，对准

To direct towards or point at a particular direction.

Examples :

"The workers oriented all the signs to face the road."

工人们把所有的标志都调整朝向了马路。

direction point

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verb

辨别方向，定向。

To determine which direction one is facing.

Examples :

"Let me just orient myself and we can be on our way."

让我先辨别一下方向，我们就可以出发了。

direction position nautical

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verb

使适应，使熟悉。

To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation.

Examples :

"Give him time to orient himself within the new hierarchy."

给他点时间，让他熟悉一下新的等级制度。

situation action process organization

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verb

面向，针对。

To set the focus of (something) so as to appeal or relate to a certain group.

Examples :

"We will orient our campaign to the youth who are often disinterested."

我们将把宣传活动面向那些通常不感兴趣的年轻人。

attitude communication group business organization

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verb

使朝向，使面向

To change direction to face a certain way.

Examples :

"The lost hiker orients himself with a compass before continuing his trek. "

迷路的徒步旅行者用指南针确定方向后，才继续他的跋涉。

direction action position