orientate
/ˈɔːriənteɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic TravelWord #5515 in the learning path
确定方位；熟悉环境
Definitions
v. Find your position or become familiar with your surroundings.
确定方位；熟悉环境
v. Position something towards a direction or focus it on something.
使朝向；使以…为导向
Example
I used the river to orientate myself in town.
我借助河流来确定自己在城里的方位。
Universities should orientate their support services towards the needs of students adjusting to life away from home.
大学应以适应离家生活的学生的需求为导向，提供支持服务。
Collocations
- orientate yourself
- orientate something towards
Word family
- orient (v.)
- orientation (n.)
- disorientate (v.)
Synonyms
- orient
Antonyms
- disorientate
Usage tip
多用于英式英语；常用orientate oneself，不专指向东。
FAQ
- What does orientate mean?
- Find your position or become familiar with your surroundings. Position something towards a direction or focus it on something.
- How is orientate pronounced?
- UK /ˈɔːriənteɪt/, US /ˈɔːriənteɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
