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。