orientate
verb [ T usually + adv/prep ] mainly UK uk/ˈɔː.ri.ən.teɪt/ us/ˈɔːr.i.ən.teɪt/ (also mainly US orient)
(AIM)
以…为目标;使面向;使适应
to aim something at someone or something, or make something suitable for a particular group of people
It is essential that the public sector orientates itself more towards the consumer. 公共部门要更多地适应消费者,这是最基本的。
(FIND POSITION)
orientate yourselfmainly UK (US usually orient) 确定自己的位置,识别方向
to discover your position in relation to what is around you
If you get lost while you are out walking, try to use the sun to orientate yourself. 如果你外出散步时迷了路,可试试靠太阳辨别方向。