n. 方向,定位,取向,排列方向;任职培训;(外交等的)方针[态度]的确定;环境判定;
💡 orient东方+ation名词后缀→向东方→定位
"The course is essentially theoretical in orientation."
该课程的目标基本上是理论性的。
近义:pointing, positioning, tack, advisement, direction, guidance
反义:bafflement, brainstorm, confusion
n. 开始;动身;开动;起点;
vt.& vi. 出发,启程;
vt. 起动;提出(问题);开办;使开始;
vi. 起始;突然出现;突然跳起;突然涌出;
"The students return in October for the start of the new academic year."
学生于十月返校,开始新学年的学习。
近义:begin, commence, open, implement, induct, initiate
反义:realize, stop, terminate, accomplish, clinch, close