/ˌɔ:riˈentl ||; ˌɔrɪˈɛntḷ/(also Oriental) adj (old-fashioned 旧) coming from or belonging to the East or Far East 来自或属于东方或远东的: oriental languages 东方语言 ☞Be careful. Many people find this word offensive now. It is better to say 'Asian'. 注意：现今许多人认为这个词意带冒犯。最好使用Asian。