reorientation
noun (also re-orientation) uk/riːˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌriː.ɔːr.i.enˈteɪ.ʃən/
(AIMS)
[ C or U ]重新定位
the act or process of changing the aim or purpose of something so that it is directed at a different person or thing
There has been a complete reorientation of the company's philosophy.
The committee called for a reorientation of the world's economy towards sustainability and equality. 该委员会呼吁将世界经济的重点重新定位为可持续发展和平等。
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- There has been a reorientation of Britain's foreign trade away from America and towards Europe.
- The government should consider a reorientation of its education policy.
- We have a witnessed a striking reorientation of the country's foreign policy.
(POSITION)
[ U ]重新定向
the act of changing the position of something in relation to what is around it
The architect's proposals involved the reorientation of the main hall. 建筑师的建议涉及主厅的重新择向问题。
[ U ]重新熟悉
the act of becoming familiar with something again, or of knowing where you are
After her time in the city, she found reorientation to village life very challenging. 在城里呆了一段时间后，她发现重新适应乡村生活非常具有挑战性。
I had no idea where I was and looked for some landmarks that I could use for reorientation.