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design

noun
 OPAL WOPAL S
/dɪˈzaɪn/
/dɪˈzaɪn/
Idioms
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    arrangement布置

  1.  
     [uncountable, countable] the general arrangement of the different parts of something that is made, such as a building, book, machine, etc.设计；布局；安排
    • The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models.这种汽车的基本设计与早期的型号非常相似。
    • special new design features特别的新型设计风格
    • The system has a fundamental design flaw.这个系统有一个根本性的设计缺陷。
    • The steel frame is left visible and is part of the overall design concept.钢架是可见的，是整体设计概念的一部分。
    • The magazine will appear in a new design from next month.从下月起这本杂志将以新的设计问世。
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    • The machine's unique design prevents it from overheating.这种机器的独特设计使它不会过热。
    • He's come up with a really good design for a solar-powered car.他想出了一个很不错的太阳能汽车设计方案。
    • Making the building accessible for disabled people was another major design challenge.如何才能方便残疾人进出大楼，是设计中另一个主要的难题。
    • One of our main design goals was to make the product easy to use.我们一个主要的设计目标是让产品更便于使用。
    • The architect put forward two alternative design concepts for the new library.那位建筑师提出新图书馆的两个设计概念供选择。
    • The chair she had sketched was far bigger than stipulated in the design brief.她绘出的椅子草图比设计指示中规定的大得多。
    • The clever design allows natural light to flood into the room.这一巧妙的设计使得房间得到充足的自然采光。
    • The latest model incorporates some novel design features.最新的款式融入了一些新颖的设计元素。
    • The machine is quite simple in design.这台机器的设计很简单。
    • The new label design provides nutrition facts.新的标签设计提供营养成分表。
    • The other houses are built to a more conventional design.其他房屋是按较常规的设计来建造的。
    • The overall design of the workspace is critical.工作空间的整体设计极为关键。
    • Their new car is still at the design stage.他们的新车尚在设计中。
    • We followed the traditional design.我们沿用传统设计。
    • a car with a sleek modern design一款造型时髦的现代轿车
    • elements that are being included in the next design phase下一设计阶段包括的要素
    • I made this one to my very own design.我完全是自行设计出这件产品的。
    • It's a simple design that hasn't changed for centuries.这是一个简单的设计，几个世纪以来都没有改变。
    • Our house was built to a traditional design.我们的房子是按传统设计建造的。
    • The design for the new model is top secret.新型号产品的设计图是绝密。
    • There was a basic design fault in the new computer.这种新计算机有一个基本的设计缺陷。
    • What new design features does the TV have?这台电视机在设计上有什么新特点吗？
    • a design flaw in a software program软件程序中的设计缺陷
    Topics Arta1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • basic
    • simple
    • complex
    • …
    verb + design
    • come up with
    • create
    • develop
    • …
    design + verb
    • include something
    • incorporate something
    • allow something
    • …
    design + noun
    • detail
    • element
    • feature
    • …
    preposition
    • in design
    • of… design
    • to a… design
    • …
    phrases
    • at the design stage
    See full entry
    2.

    drawing/plan/model图样；方案；模型

  2.  
     [uncountable] the art or process of deciding how something will look, work, etc. by drawing plans, making computer models, etc.设计艺术；构思
    • the design and development of new products新产品的设计和开发
    • I'm doing a course in art and design.我在修艺术设计课程。
    • web/set/product designweb/set/产品设计
    • a specialist in computer-aided design计算机辅助设计专业人员
    • a design studio设计室
    see also interior design
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    • The new CAD program really speeds up the design process.新的计算机辅助设计程序的确加速了设计进程。
    • The company won an international design competition for the concert hall.该公司在国际音乐厅设计大赛中获胜。
    • Digital design tools are essential.数字设计工具必不可少。
    • trendy boutique hotels with avant-garde design themes设计主题前卫的时髦精品旅馆
    • The car wouldn't win any design awards, but it's very reliable.这种汽车不会得设计奖项，但很可靠。
    • Strict design standards ensure that new buildings are compatible with existing architecture.严格的设计标准确保新的建筑物可以和现有的建筑相协调。
    • a vehicle of revolutionary design具有革命性设计的车
    • He set up his own software design company.他成立了自己的软件设计公司。
    • She's done some design work for us in the past.她以前为我们做过一些设计工作。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • graphic
    • computer-aided
    • architectural
    • …
    design + noun
    • business
    • company
    • consultancy
    • …
    phrases
    • art and design
    See full entry
  3.  
     [countable] a drawing or plan from which something may be made设计图样；设计方案
    • He has created some new and original designs.他创造了一些新颖独特的设计。
    • design for something designs for aircraft飞机的设计图样
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    • They have produced a design for the construction of a new bank building.他们为建造一座新的银行大楼设计了一个方案。
    • The original designs were stolen.原始设计图被盗了。
    • Last week the architect unveiled his design for a museum on Prague's waterfront.上周这个建筑师公布了他为布拉格滨河博物馆设计的方案。
    • the architect's designs for the cathedral建筑师为主教座堂所做的设计
    • The office designs incorporate quiet rooms where employees can take a break.办事处的设计中包括几间清静房间，可以让员工休息。
    • There are several laws protecting the ownership of industrial designs.有几项法律保护外观设计的所有权。
    • We can show you several different designs for your new kitchen.我们可以为你的新厨房展示几种不同的设计。
    Topics Buildingsa1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • basic
    • simple
    • complex
    • …
    verb + design
    • come up with
    • create
    • develop
    • …
    design + verb
    • include something
    • incorporate something
    • allow something
    • …
    design + noun
    • detail
    • element
    • feature
    • …
    preposition
    • in design
    • of… design
    • to a… design
    • …
    phrases
    • at the design stage
    See full entry
    4.

    pattern图案

  4.  
     [countable] an arrangement of lines and shapes as a decoration装饰图案；花纹 synonym pattern
    • floral/abstract/geometric designs花卉／抽象／几何图案
    • The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs.瓷砖有各种各样的颜色和图案。
    • The building has intricate geometric designs on several of the walls.这一建筑物的几面墙上有复杂的几何图案。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • elaborate
    • intricate
    • simple
    • …
    verb + design
    • have
    • paint
    • trace
    • …
    design + noun
    • theme
    • motif
    See full entry
    5.

    intention意图

  5. [uncountable, countable] a plan or an intention打算；意图；目的
    • It happened—whether by accident or design—that the two of them were left alone after all the others had gone.不知道是偶然还是有意安排，其他人走后，竟然只剩下他们两个人。
    • It is all part of his grand design.这都是他那宏图大略的一部分。
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    • Had it happened by accident or by design?这件事是意外还是人为策划的？
    • His grand design was to connect up every academic institution in the world.他的伟大计划是在世界上所有的学术机构之间都建立起联系。
    • I suspected that he had some sinister designs.我怀疑他图谋不轨。
    • It is all part of his grand design for government.这都是他政府宏伟计划的一部分。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • evil
    • sinister
    • grand
    • …
    verb + design
    • harbour/​harbor
    • have
    preposition
    • by design
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    6. Word Originlate Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘to designate’): from Latin designare ‘to designate’, reinforced by French désigner. The noun is via French from Italian.
Idioms
have designs on somebody
  1. (formal or humorous) to want to start a sexual relationship with somebody企图占有某人；存心与某人发生性关系；对…存心不良
    • He was quite aware of her marital designs on him.他很清楚她对他的婚姻设计。
have designs on something
  1. (formal) to be planning to get something for yourself, often in a way that other people do not approve of企图将某物据为己有；图谋得到某物；打…的鬼主意
    • Rumours spread that the Duke had designs on the crown (= wanted to make himself king).谣传公爵觊觎王位。

design

verb
 OPAL WOPAL S
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Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they design
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he / she / it designs
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past simple designed
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past participle designed
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-ing form designing
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    draw plans设计

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     to decide how something will look, work, etc., by drawing plans, making computer models, etc.设计；制图；构思
    • design something He designed and built his own house.他的房子是自己设计和修建的。
    • to design a building/product/website设计建筑/产品/网站
    • a well designed kitchen设计精良的厨房
    • The blocks were specially designed and manufactured in Italy.这些积木是在意大利特别设计和制造的。
    • design something for somebody/something They asked me to design a poster for the campaign.他们请我为这次运动设计一张海报。
    • design somebody something Could you design us a poster?你能为我们设计一张海报吗？
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    • She has designed costumes for film and television.她为电影和电视设计了服装。
    • The building was designed by a fashionable architect.这座建筑是由一位时髦的建筑师设计的。
    • The students have designed some beautiful and innovative products.学生们设计了一些漂亮的创新产品。
    • The website was poorly designed.这个网站设计得很糟糕。
    Topics Buildingsa1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • carefully
    • cleverly
    • intelligently
    • …
    preposition
    • for
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    2.

    plan something for special purpose

  2.  
     [often passive] to think of and plan a system, a way of doing something, etc., usually for a particular purpose or use计划；筹划；制订
    • design something We need to design a comprehensive professional development programme.我们需要设计一个全面的职业发展计划。
    • be designed for something The method is specifically designed for use in small groups.这方法是专为小组活动设计的。
    • The museum is Missouri's first museum designed specifically for contemporary art.该博物馆是密苏里州第一个专门为当代艺术设计的博物馆。
    • be designed as something This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject.这门课程开设的主要目的是教授这门学科的导论。
    • be designed to do something The system is designed to alert drivers to traffic jams ahead.该系统旨在提醒司机前方交通堵塞。
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    • Many new performance halls are designed primarily for music.很多新的表演大厅主要是为表演音乐而设计的。
    • The instruments are designed for use in very cold conditions.这些仪器是为在非常寒冷的环境中使用而设计的。
    • The trail was originally designed to give our staff a quiet place to walk.这条小路的设计初衷是为我们的员工提供一个散步的安静去处。
    • These shelves have been designed very cleverly to fit into corners.这些架子设计得很巧妙，恰好能放进墙角里。
    • This is a network product designed to give access to large document libraries.这是一个网络产品，旨在提供对大型文档库的访问。
    • a service designed exclusively for women女士专属服务
    • the first yogurt designed especially for babies and toddlers第一种专为婴幼儿设计的酸奶
    • It is easy enough to design systems that work well when everything is going well.制订出顺境中运转良好的制度并不难。
    • They run specially designed courses for managers.他们开设特别为经理设计的课程。
    • We need to design a new syllabus for the third year.我们需要为三年级学生制订一个新的课程大纲。
    • The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time.这项计划的目的是为长期失业者提供帮助。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • carefully
    • cleverly
    • intelligently
    • …
    preposition
    • for
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    3. Word Originlate Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘to designate’): from Latin designare ‘to designate’, reinforced by French désigner. The noun is via French from Italian.
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 679 COCA: 834
design

noun¹

 1making drawings of how sth should be made制訂圖樣ADJECTIVE | DESIGN + NOUN | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤graphic繪圖設計▸➤computer-aided計算機輔助設計◇a specialist in computer-aided design計算機輔助設計專業人員➤architectural, industrial, interior建築／工業／室內設計➤software, Web, website軟件／網絡／網站設計◇He set up his own software design company.他成立了自己的軟件設計公司。DESIGN + NOUN➤business, company, consultancy, firm設計行業；設計公司；設計咨詢公司▸➤chief, consultant, director, engineer, professional, staff, team設計總工程師／顧問／主管／工程師／專業人士／人員／小組▸➤centre/center, department, studio設計中心／部門／工作室▸➤work設計工作◇She's done some design work for us in the past.她以前為我們做過一些設計工作。➤process設計過程◇The new program really speeds up the design process.新程序的確加速了設計進程。➤phase, stage設計階段／步驟◇elements that are being included in the next design phase下一設計階段包括的要素➤goal設計目標◇One of our main design goals was to make the product easy to use.我們一個主要的設計目標是讓產品更便於使用。➤tool設計工具◇Digital design tools are essential.數字設計工具必不可少。➤program, software設計程序／軟件▸➤project設計方案▸➤ability, expertise, skills設計能力／專長／技能➤challenge設計難題◇Making the building accessible for disabled people was another major design challenge.如何才能方便殘疾人進出大樓，是設計中另一個主要的難題。➤magazine設計雜誌◇an interior design magazine室內設計雜誌PHRASES➤art and design藝術設計◇I'm doing a course in art and design.我在修藝術設計課程。
design

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 2the way sth is made/a drawing of this設計的方式或圖樣ADJECTIVE | VERB + DESIGN | DESIGN + VERB | DESIGN + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤basic, simple基本的／簡單的設計▸➤complex, sophisticated複雜的／精巧的設計➤intelligent (= the claim that life did not evolve, but was created by an intelligent being) 智能設計論（聲稱生命並不進化，而是由一位智者創造的）▸➤excellent, good出色的／優秀的設計▸➤poor糟糕的設計▸➤adventurous, bold, cutting-edge, experimental, innovative, original, revolutionary冒險的／大膽的／前沿／試驗性／創新／原創性／革命性設計➤modern現代設計➤new新設計➤preliminary初步設計▸➤attractive, beautiful, sleek, stylish迷人的／美觀的／造型優美的／時尚的設計◇a car with a sleek modern design一款造型時髦的現代轎車➤classical, conventional, traditional經典／常規／傳統設計➤minimalist極簡設計▸➤ergonomic工效學設計➤sustainable可持續設計➤overall整體設計◇The overall design of the workspace is critical.工作空間的整體設計極為關鍵。➤patented具有專利的設計VERB + DESIGN➤come up with, create, develop, produce完成／創製／開發／制訂設計方案◇He's come up with a really good design for a solar-powered car.他拿出了一個極好的太陽能汽車設計方案。➤employ, follow, use採用／沿用／使用設計◇We followed the traditional design.我們沿用傳統設計。➤finalize最終完成設計➤improve, modify, refine改進／修改／完善設計➤simplify精簡設計➤guide, influence指導／影響設計➤unveil公佈設計方案◇Last week the architect unveiled his design for a museum on Prague's waterfront.上週這個建築師公佈了他為布拉格濱河博物館設計的方案。DESIGN + VERB➤include sth, incorporate sth設計包括／結合⋯◇The office designs incorporate quiet rooms where employees can take a break.辦事處的設計中包括幾間清靜房間，可以讓員工休息。➤allow sth, enable sth設計允許⋯；設計使⋯成為可能◇The clever design allows natural light to flood into the room.這一巧妙的設計使得房間得到充足的自然採光。➤offer sth, provide sth設計提供⋯◇The new label design provides nutrition facts.新的標籤設計提供營養成分表。➤evolve設計演變DESIGN + NOUN➤detail, element, feature設計細節／元素／特點◇The latest model incorporates some novel design features.最新的款式融入了一些新穎的設計元素。➤concept, idea, solution設計概念／理念／方案◇We put forward two alternative design concepts for the new library.我們就新圖書館提出了兩個可供選擇的設計概念。➤consideration設計依據◇Building security is now a major design consideration.現在，建築物安全是設計要考慮的一個主要方面。➤criterion, philosophy, principle, strategy設計標準／理念／原則／策略▸➤brief, requirements, specifications設計概要／要求／規格◇The chair she had sketched was far bigger than stipulated in the design brief.她繪出的椅子草圖比設計指示中規定的大得多。➤standards設計標準◇Strict design standards ensure that new buildings are compatible with existing architecture.嚴格的設計標準確保新的建築物可以和現有的建築相協調。➤fault, flaw設計失誤／瑕疵▸➤award設計獎◇The car wouldn't win any design awards, but it's very reliable.這種汽車不會得設計獎項，但很可靠。➤competition設計比賽◇The company won an international design competition for the concert hall.該公司在國際音樂廳設計大賽中獲勝。➤change, modification設計變動／修改PREPOSITION➤in design在設計方面◇The machine is very simple in design.這台機器的設計很簡單。➤of... design⋯的設計◇a vehicle of revolutionary design具有革命性設計的車➤to a... design以⋯的設計◇The other houses are built to a more conventional design.其他房屋是按較常規的設計來建造的。➤design for為⋯的設計◇the architect's designs for the cathedral建築師為主教座堂所做的設計PHRASES➤at the design stage在設計階段◇Their new car is still at the design stage.他們的新車尚在設計中。
design

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 3pattern that decorates sth裝飾花樣ADJECTIVE | VERB + DESIGN | DESIGN + NOUN ADJECTIVE➤elaborate, intricate複雜精美的／花紋精緻的圖案▸➤simple簡單的圖案▸➤abstract, circular, floral, geometric, symmetrical抽象／環形／花卉／幾何／對稱圖案VERB + DESIGN➤have有⋯圖案◇The building has intricate geometric designs on several of the walls.這棟建築物的好幾面牆上都有花紋精緻的幾何圖案。➤paint, trace描繪／草擬圖案DESIGN + NOUN➤theme圖案主題◇trendy boutique hotels with avant-garde design themes設計主題前衞的時髦精品旅館➤motif設計主旨
design

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 4intention目的ADJECTIVE | VERB + DESIGN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤evil, sinister邪惡的意圖；險惡的企圖▸➤grand宏偉的計劃◇His grand design was to connect up every academic institution in the world.他的偉大計劃是在世界上所有的學術機構之間都建立起聯繫。VERB + DESIGN➤harbour/harbor, have懷有企圖；居心不良◇I suspected that he had some sinister designs.我懷疑他圖謀不軌。PREPOSITION➤by design故意地◇Had it happened by accident or by design?這件事是意外還是人為策劃的？
design

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ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤carefully, cleverly, intelligently周密／巧妙／明智地設計◇These shelves have been designed very cleverly to fit into corners.這些架子設計得很巧妙，恰好能放進牆角裏。➤badly, poorly設計得很差◇The website was poorly designed.這個網站設計得很糟糕。➤beautifully, elaborately, elegantly, intricately, nicely設計美妙／精巧／高雅／複雜／精細▸➤especially, explicitly, expressly, specially, specifically特別設計；專門設計◇the first yogurt designed especially for babies and toddlers第一種專為嬰幼兒設計的酸奶◇They run specially designed courses for managers.他們開設特別為經理設計的課程。➤exclusively, solely, uniquely專門／單獨／獨特設計◇a service designed exclusively for women女士專屬服務➤largely, mainly, primarily主要地設計◇Many new performance halls are designed primarily for music.很多新的表演大廳主要是為表演音樂而設計的。➤initially, originally最初設計◇The trail was originally designed to give our staff a quiet place to walk.這條小路的設計初衷是為我們的員工提供一個散步的安靜去處。➤newly最新設計➤ergonomically根據工效學原理設計PREPOSITION➤for為⋯設計◇The instruments are designed for use in very cold conditions.這些儀器是為在非常寒冷的環境中使用而設計的。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 679 COCA: 834
design verb
⇨ design 1 (design a kitchen) ⇨ design 2 (instruments desgined for use in cold conditions) ⇨ plan (design a new training course)design noun
⇨ design (a design fault) ⇨ development (the design of new products) ⇨ pattern 2 (abstract designs) ⇨ plan 2 (The original designs were stolen.) design

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design ♦︎ format ♦︎ layout ♦︎ configuration ♦︎ arrangement ♦︎ geographyThese are all words for the way in which the different parts of sth are arranged. 这些词均表示布局、安排方式。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a design / format / layout / configuration for sth◆in a / the (...) design / format / layout / configuration / arrangement / geography of sth◆in design / format / layout◆a / the basic / simple design / format / layout / arrangement◆a complex design / format / layout / arrangement◆a new design / format / layout / configuration / arrangement◆the original design / format / layout◆a similar / different design / format / layout / arrangement◆the same design / format / layout / arrangement◆the standard design / format / layout / configuration / arrangement◆a traditional design / format / layout / arrangement◆to use a design / format / layout / configuration◆to follow a design / format / layout◆to change the format / layout / configuration■ design [uncountable, countable] the general arrangement of the different parts of sth that is made, such as a building, book or machine （建筑物、书、机器等的）设计，布局，安排◆The machine's unique design prevents it from overheating.这种机器的独特设计使它不会过热。◆The equipment is quite complex in design.这种设备在设计上相当复杂。◆Our house was built to a traditional design.我们的房子是按传统设计建造的。◆There was a basic design fault in the new computer.这种新计算机有一个基本的设计缺陷。◆What new design features does the TV have?这台电视机在设计上有什么新特点吗？   see also design ⇨ development ■ format ˈfɔːmæt; NAmE ˈfɔːrmæt [countable] the general arrangement or plan of an event or activity; the shape and size of a book or magazine （事件或活动的）总体安排，形式；（书或杂志的）版式，开本◆The format of the new quiz show has proved very popular.新智力问答节目的形式结果证明很受欢迎。◆We will follow the same format as last year.我们将采用与去年相同的方式进行。◆Books are available in a larger format.书籍提供较大的开本。■ layout ˈleɪaʊt [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the way in which the parts of sth such as the page of a book, a garden or building are arranged （书、花园、建筑物等的）布局，安排，设计◆You'll soon get used to the layout of the building.你很快就会适应这栋楼的布局。◆Editing and layout is now usually done on computer.编辑和版面设计现在通常都在计算机上完成。  see also lay sth out ⇨ arrange ■ configuration kənˌfɪgəˈreɪʃn; NAmE kənˌfɪgjəˈreɪʃn [countable] (formal or technical 术语) an arrangement of the parts of sth or a group of things; the form or shape that this arrangement produces 布局；结构；形状◆The design is based on four configurations of squares.该设计以四个正方形结构为基础。◆The stars seemed to appear in a different configuration.这些星的排列方式好像变了。■ arrangement [countable, uncountable] a group of things that are organized or placed in a particular order or position; the act of placing things in a particular order 布置；安排；整理◆Has the seating arrangement been worked out yet?座位安排制订好了没有？◆She's taking a class in flower arrangement.她正在上插花班。  see also arrange ⇨ arrange ■ geography [singular] the way in which the physical features of a place are arranged 地形；地貌；地势◆She knew the geography of the building well.她很熟悉这栋楼的布局。◆The island's geography is very simple.这个岛的地形很简单。design1

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 design a kitchen/poster 设计厨房／海报instruments designed for use in cold conditions 专供为寒冷环境下使用的仪器design ♦︎ invent ♦︎ engineerThese words all mean to produce sth new by deciding or working out how it will look or work. 这些词均表示设计制作。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to design / invent / engineer a new kind of motor◆to design / invent a new product◆to design / engineer a new car / bridge■ design [transitive] to decide how sth will look or work, especially by drawing plans or making models 设计；构思；制图◆to design a dress / an office设计连衣裙／办公室◆a badly designed kitchen设计很糟糕的厨房◆He designed and built his own house.他的房子是自己设计和修建的。◆They asked me to design a poster for the campaign.他们请我为这次活动设计一张海报。   see also design ⇨ development noun ■ invent [transitive] to produce or design sth that has not existed before 发明；创造◆I wish television had never been invented!我真希望电视机没有被发明出来！◆Louis Braille invented an alphabet to help blind people.为了帮助盲人读书，路易•布拉耶发明了一种盲文。   see also invention ⇨ development , inventive ⇨ creative ■ engineer [transitive, usually passive] to design and build a vehicle, machine or structure 设计制造（车辆、机器或建筑物）◆The car is beautifully engineered and a pleasure to drive.这辆汽车设计工艺精良，开起来过瘾。◆the men who engineered the tunnel隧道的设计人员NOTE 辨析 Design, invent or engineer?When you invent sth, it is completely new and nothing of that kind has existed before. * invent指发明出原本不存在的全新的东西◆Who invented the motor car?汽车是谁发明的？◆Who designed/engineered the motor car? You can design or engineer a new version of sth that already exists. * design和engineer指为已存在的东西设计制造出新的款式◆They've designed / engineered a new car.他们设计／制造了一款新汽车。You would not use invent in this context, unless the car really is very new and different. 在这种语境中不能用invent，除非这种汽车真的极为创新且与众不同◆They've invented / designed / engineered a revolutionary new car.他们发明／设计／制造了一款革命性的新型汽车。◆They've invented / designed / engineered a whole new type of car.他们发明／设计／制造了一款全新型的汽车。 design2

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 design a kitchen/poster 设计厨房／海报instruments designed for use in cold conditions 专供为寒冷环境下使用的仪器design ♦︎ be aimed at sth ♦︎ be intended for/as/to be/to do sth ♦︎ meanThese verbs all mean to make or plan sb/sth for a particular purpose, aim or role. 这些词均表示意欲做某事。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be designed / intended / meant for / as sth◆to be designed / intended / meant to be / do sth◆to be clearly designed for / aimed at / intended for / meant to be sth◆to be specifically / primarily / mainly / principally / largely designed for / aimed at / intended for sth■ design [transitive, usually passive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to make, plan or intend sth for a particular purpose （为特定目的）制造，设计；意欲◆The method is specifically designed for use with small groups.这方法是专为小组活动设计的。◆These classes are primarily designed as an introduction to the subject.这些课主要作为该学科的入门课程而开设。◆The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time.这项计划的目的是帮助长期失业者。■ be aimed at sth

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to have sth as an aim 目的是；旨在◆These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime.这些措施旨在防止暴力犯罪。■ be intended for sth■ be intended as sth■ be intended to be sth■ be intended to do sth

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to be planned or designed for a particular purpose or group of people （为特定目的或群体）计划，设计◆The book is intended for children.这本书是为儿童写的。◆The notes are intended as an introduction to the classes.这些注释旨在介绍这些课程。◆The programme was intended to encourage more local involvement in education.该计划目的在于鼓励当地人在教育问题上更加投入。■ mean (meant, meant) [transitive, usually passive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to plan, intend or expect sb/sth to be sth or to do sth particular 打算；意欲；想要⋯成为；想要（某人）做◆The house was clearly meant to be a family home.这所房子显然要用作家庭住宅。◆ (especially BrE) His father meant him to be an engineer.他父亲想让他当工程师。◆I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier).我根本就不是当兵的料。◆Philip and Kim were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners).菲利普和金真是天生一对。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 679 COCA: 834
design
Patterns and arrangements: arabesque, argyle, arrangement...
Graphs, charts and diagrams: axis, bar chart, bar graph...
Inventing and inventions or discoveries: breakthrough, coin, contrive...
Specific areas of study: acoustics, aesthetics, agriculture...
Preparations and plans: preparation, agreement, plan...
To design something: draw up, design, invent...

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