1ADJ [usually ADJ n]东方的,东亚的(尤指中国和日本的)Oriental means coming from or associated with eastern Asia, especially China and Japan. 东方的,东亚的(尤指中国和日本的)
There were Oriental carpets on the floors.
地上铺的是来自东方的地毯。
...oriental food.
东方食物
2N-COUNT 东方人(尤指中国人或日本人)(可能具冒犯意味) Some people refer to people from eastern Asia, especially China or Japan as Orientals. This use could cause offence. 东方人(尤指中国人或日本人)(可能具冒犯意味)
The Orientals use no butter. They prefer the very healthful peanut oil.
东方人不吃黄油,他们更喜欢对健康非常有益处的花生油。
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Oriental
Oriental should not be used to refer to people, because it may cause offence. Instead, use either Asian or the person's nationality. Use Oriental only to describe things: I bought an Oriental vase.