ori·en·tate /ˈoriənˌtet, ˈɔr, ˌɛn-/
 (v.)向東;朝向


 O·ri·en·tate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Orientated p. pr. & vb. n. Orientating.]
 1. To place or turn toward the east; to cause to assume an easterly direction, or to veer eastward.
 2. To arrange in order; to dispose or place (a body) so as to show its relation to other bodies, or the relation of its parts among themselves.
    A crystal is orientated when placed in its proper position so as to exhibit its symmetry.   --E. S. Dana.


 O·ri·en·tate, v. i. To move or turn toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east.

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 orientate
      v : determine one's position with reference to another point
          [syn: orient] [ant: disorient]