orientated

• “oriented”的变体，主要用于英式英语，表示以某目标或事物为方向、重点或中心。

A variant of 'oriented', used primarily in British English to describe being directed towards or focused on a particular goal or subject.

1. Adjusted or located in relation to surroundingsB2formalbritish

   Positioned or aligned with respect to a particular direction, environment, or set of circumstances.

   定向的

   • The building is orientated to face the south.
   • She is very career-orientated and always seeks new challenges.
   • The course is orientated towards beginners.

   同义词adjustedaligneddirectedorientedplacedsituated

   反义词confuseddisorientedlost

• 动词，表示确定方向或使某物相对于某个方向或参照点对齐、定位；也指向某人介绍新情况或使其适应新环境。

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.

   使朝向，定位

   • 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.

   同义词adjustaimalignbiasdirectline upplacepointpositionset

   反义词confusedisorientmisalign

2. Familiarize or adaptB2formal

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

   使熟悉或适应

   • 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.

   同义词acclimateaccustomacquaintadaptadjustfamiliarizehabituateintroduce