the determination of the relative position of something or someone (especially oneself)
(尤指自身)定向,定位;确定方向
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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
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two complex shapes, presented in different orientations .从不同方向向人们展示的两个复杂造型。
【动】 定向,定位。
familiarization with something
适应,熟悉
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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
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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。
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