| 单词 | orient |
| 释义 | orient n., adj., & v. --n 1. (the Orient) a poet. the east. b the countries E. of the Mediterranean, esp. E. Asia. 2. an orient pearl. --adj 1. poet. oriental. 2. (of precious stones and esp. the finest pearls coming orig. from the East) lustrous; sparkling; precious. 3. archaic a radiant. b (of the sun, daylight, etc.) rising. --v 1. tr. a place or exactly determine the position of with the aid of a compass; settle or find the bearings of. b (often foll. by towards) bring (oneself, different elements, etc.) into a clearly understood position or relationship; direct. 2. tr. a place or build (a church, building, etc.) facing towards the East. b bury (a person) with the feet towards the East. 3. intr. turn eastward or in a specified direction. Phrases and idioms orient oneself determine how one stands in relation to one's surroundings. Etymology: ME f. OF orient, orienter f. L oriens -entis rising, sunrise, east, f. oriri rise |
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