orienting

• 指帮助确定自身位置或方向，或相对于周围环境进行定位、导向的。也指起到引导或指向作用的。

Describes something that helps to determine one's position or direction relative to surroundings; providing guidance or orientation.

1. Positioning or aligningB2formal

   Relating to the act of positioning something relative to a reference system or determining one's bearings, either physically or intellectually.

   定位的

   • The orienting reflex helps animals respond to new stimuli.
   • Orienting oneself in a new city can be challenging.
   • The orienting system of the satellite ensures accurate navigation.

   同义词directingguidingorientatingpositioning

   反义词confusingdisorientingmisleading

• 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