oriented

oriented — adjective

1. Organised or positioned so as to focus on a particular aim, purpose, or type of

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Organised or positioned so as to focus on a particular aim, purpose, or type of activity — for example, a business that puts customers first, a person who cares about every small detail, or a room that faces a specific direction.

例句

The company took a more customer-oriented approach, redesigning its support hotline around user needs.

[noun]-oriented compound describing a business strategy

Ilan wanted a result-oriented fitness plan, not just general advice about exercise.

result-oriented + noun phrase pattern

同義詞
  • focused

    more general; does not require a hyphenated compound

  • directed

    suggests a stronger external force guiding the orientation

  • geared

    more informal; commonly used in business contexts ('geared toward customers')

  • aligned

    implies harmony with a standard or strategy rather than a goal

反義詞
  • aimless

    lacking any specific direction or purpose

  • unfocused

    not concentrated on a single aim

文法句型

[noun]-oriented

[adverb]-oriented

oriented to/toward [something]

用法筆記

Often combined with a noun or adverb using a hyphen, as in 'goal-oriented', 'detail-oriented', or 'customer-oriented'. The non-hyphenated form 'oriented to/toward' typically describes physical positioning rather than a goal.

常見錯誤

❌She is very oriented about details.
✅She is very detail-oriented.
💡The adjective 'oriented' alone sounds incomplete; use the compound form 'detail-oriented' or add a complement such as 'oriented toward results.'

2. Having a particular set of values, preferences, or attitudes that shape the way

2.形容詞B2
釋義

Having a particular set of values, preferences, or attitudes that shape the way you think about life — for instance, choosing a community based on shared family values, or feeling drawn to artistic rather than practical pursuits.

例句

Ayana chose a family-oriented neighborhood with good schools, parks, and playgrounds.

family-oriented: describing community or lifestyle values

The university offers both career-oriented and academically oriented programmes to suit different student goals.

contrasting compounds: career-oriented vs academically oriented

同義詞
  • inclined

    softer; suggests a tendency rather than a clear direction

  • disposed

    more formal; used in psychological or philosophical contexts

  • minded

    common in compounds ('safety-minded,' 'career-minded') with a similar meaning

  • leaning

    weaker; suggests a slight preference rather than a firm orientation

反義詞
  • disinclined

    not wanting to do something; opposite in terms of personal preference

  • opposed

    stronger; actively against rather than simply not oriented toward

文法句型

[noun]-oriented

[adverb]-oriented

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense emphasises personal values or worldview rather than a specific task or goal. The hyphenated form [noun]-oriented is common here too, but the compound names a personal preference (family, career, tradition) rather than a method or objective.

常見錯誤

❌He is oriented for the arts.
✅He is artistically oriented.
💡Use an adverb (artistically, politically) or a noun compound (arts-oriented) rather than a prepositional phrase with 'for.'