동양 또는 아시아의 여러 나라, 특히 극동 지역을 이르는 말
the countries of Asia, especially those of eastern Asia
예문:
"The silk trade flourished for centuries between the West and the Orient."
"Many 19th-century explorers sought the hidden treasures of the Orient."
최상급 진주에서 나타나는 특유의 무지갯빛 광택이나 윤기
the special luster or iridescent surface of a fine pearl
예문:
"The value of a natural pearl depends largely on its orient and shape."
"Experts examined the necklace to assess the orient of each individual gem."
나침반의 방위나 특정 지점에 맞추어 물체의 방향을 정하거나 정렬하다
to align or position something relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions
예문:
"The architect decided to orient the main windows toward the south to maximize sunlight."
"You need to orient the map with a compass before you start the hike."
새로운 환경이나 상황에서 자신의 위치를 파악하거나 그에 적응하다
to find one's position or adjust to new and strange surroundings or circumstances
예문:
"It took several days for the exchange student to orient himself to the busy campus."
"The introductory session helps new employees orient themselves to the company's digital workflow."
특정한 관심사, 목적 또는 집단에 맞추어 조정하거나 지향하게 하다
to tailor or direct something toward a specific interest, purpose, or group
예문:
"The new curriculum is oriented toward developing practical vocational skills."
"Our current marketing strategy is heavily oriented to younger consumers."
동쪽에 위치한, 또는 해나 달이 떠오르는
situated in the east or (of the sun or moon) rising
예문:
"The orient sun began to light up the morning sky with golden hues."
"They watched the orient moon climb slowly above the dark horizon."