orientation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɔːr.i.enˈteɪ.ʃən/
(PREFERENCES)
C2 （某人的）特别喜好，价值取向，信仰观念
the particular things that a person prefers, believes, thinks, or usually does
We employ people without regard to their political or sexual orientation. 我们雇用人时并不考虑其政治或性取向。
(AIMS)
兴趣；取向；目标
the particular interests, activities, or aims of an organization or business
the company's new eco-friendly orientation 公司保护生态环境的新定位
(TRAINING)
C2 （对新工作、新活动的）培训，准备
training or preparation for a new job or activity
The department has arranged an orientation session. 这个部门安排了一次岗前培训。
(ARRANGEMENT)
C1 formal安排；方向
arrangement or direction
The building has an east-west orientation (= it is built on a line between east and west). 这幢大楼是东西向的。