orient

• Существительное, обозначающее страны Азии, особенно Восточной Азии, хотя этот термин считается устаревшим и потенциально оскорбительным в современном употреблении.

A noun referring to the countries of Asia, especially East Asia, though the term is considered outdated and potentially offensive in modern usage.

uncountable · proper noun

1. The EastB2formalbritish

   A historical term for the countries of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

   Восток

   • The ancient trade routes connected the Occident with the Orient.
   • Scholars studied the art and philosophy of the Orient.
   • The Orient has a rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years.

   Synonymseastfar east

   Antonymsoccidentwest

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по выравниванию или расположению чего-либо относительно направления или точки отсчета, или для ознакомления кого-либо с новой ситуацией.

A verb used to indicate the act of aligning or positioning something relative to a direction or point of reference, or to familiarize someone with a new situation.

1. B2formal

   To align or position something relative to a specific direction or point of reference.

   Ориентировать

   • The architect oriented the building to face south.
   • She oriented the map to match the landscape.
   • The satellite dish must be oriented towards the signal source.

   Synonymsadjustaimalignbiasdirectline upplacepointpositionset

   Antonymsconfusedisorientmisalign

2. Familiarize or adaptB2formal

   To help someone become familiar with a new situation, environment, or set of ideas.

   Ознакомить или адаптировать

   • The training program is designed to orient new employees.
   • He took some time to orient himself to the new city.
   • The guide oriented the tourists to the local customs.

   Synonymsacclimateaccustomacquaintadaptadjustfamiliarizehabituateintroduce