design
[dɪ'zaɪn] verb
PLAN 计划
ESSENTIAL intransitive or transitive
■to make or draw plans for something, for example clothes or buildings 设计；制（图）•Who designed this building/dress/furniture?是谁设计这座建筑物／这款裙子／这套家俱？ •This range of clothing is specially designed for shorter women.这系列服装是专为身材较矮的女性设计的。
[dɪ'zaɪn] verb
INTEND 意图
IMPROVER transitive usually passive
■to intend 意图，打算•This dictionary is designed for advanced learners of English.本词典是为高级英语学习者编写的。 •[+ to infinitive] These measures are designed to reduce pollution.采取这些措施旨在减低污染。
[dɪ'zaɪn] noun
PLAN 计划
ESSENTIAL countable
■a drawing or set of drawings showing how a building or product is to be made and how it will work and look 设计图，图纸•Have you seen the designs for the new shopping centre?你看过新购物中心的设计图了吗？ IMPROVER uncountable (also designing)
■the art of making plans or drawings for something 设计（艺术）•She's an expert on kitchen/software design.她是厨房／软体设计专家。 •He's studying design at college.他正在大学学习设计。 IMPROVER [S or U]
■the way in which something is planned and made 设计（方法）；设计风格•I don't like the design of this kettle.我不喜欢这个茶壶的设计。 •The building was originally Victorian in design.这座建筑物原是维多利亚式设计风格。 •a serious design fault严重的设计缺陷 •The car has some excellent design features.这款汽车有一些很棒的设计特色。
[dɪ'zaɪn] noun
PATTERN 图案
countable
■a pattern used to decorate something 图案•a floral/abstract design花卉／抽象图案 •I like the design on your sweatshirt.我喜欢你运动服上的那个图案。
[dɪ'zaɪn] noun
INTENTION 故意
by design
■intentionally 特意；故意，有意•I'm sure he ignored you by accident and not by design.我敢肯定他绝非有意冷落你。 designs [plural]
■plans, often ones which are not honest, to get something or someone for yourself 阴谋计划，不轨企图•to have territorial designs (on neighbouring countries)有夺取（邻国）领土的企图 •humorous I think Alan has designs on/upon your job/wife!我觉得亚伦对你的工作／妻子有不轨企图！ |