orient

Các nghĩa

1. xây hướng đông

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

   us · often · transitive

   Is the Orient too foreign for you?

   The map helped me to orient myself.

   He was interested in the mysteries of the Orient.

2. định hướng

   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, surveying) 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.

   us · broadly · often · transitive

3. hướng về

   To direct towards or point at a particular direction.

   us · often · transitive

   The workers oriented all the signs to face the road.

   The present methods of manufacture of fiber boards tend to orient the fibers so that they are most effective for insulation.

4. xác định phương hướng

   To determine which direction one is facing.

   us · often · reflexive · transitive

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

5. làm quen

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

   us · figuratively · often · reflexive · transitive

   Give him time to orient himself within the new hierarchy.

6. hướng đến

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

   us · figuratively · often · transitive

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

Dạng khác

• orients present, singular, third-person
• orienting participle, present
• oriented participle, past