Definition (Cambridge Dictionary):

1. [Noun] the particular things that a person prefers, believes, thinks, or usually does[表示“(某人的)特别喜好、价值取向、信仰观念]

2. [Noun] the particular interests, activities, or aims of an organization or business[兴趣、取向、目标]

3. [Noun] training or preparation for a new job or activity[(对新工作、新活动的)培训、准备]

4. [Noun] arrangement or direction [安排、方向]

Example:

We employ people without regard to their political orientation.

我们招人时不考虑他们的政治倾向。

The company's new eco-friendly orientation

公司保护生态环境的新定位。

The department has arranged an orientation session.

这个部门安排了一次岗前培训。

The building has an east-west orientation.

这幢大楼是东西向的。