reorientate
verb [ T ] UK (also re-orientate) uk/ˌriːˈɔː.ri.ən.teɪt/ us/ˌriːˈɔːr.i.ən.teɪt/ (also mainly US reorient, re-orient)
(CHANGE AIM)
重新定位
to change the aim or purpose of something so that it is directed at a different person or thing
The entire organization must reorientate its focus in order to deliver an improved service.
She had to reorientate her career towards marketing. 她不得不将自己的职业重新定位于市场营销。
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- The defeat forced the rebels to reorientate their priorities.
- The firm had to reorientate its goals in order to remain competitive.
- We need to reorientate what we teach our children in school.
(CHANGE POSITION)
重新定向
to change the position of something or someone in relation to what is around it or them
The orchestra waited while the dancers reorientated themselves.
She reorientated the photograph so that the sky was at the top. 她重新调整了照片的方向，使天空在顶部。
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- The arms of the model were reorientated so that they pointed down.
- He reorientated himself to face west.