designs; designed; designing
designs; designed; designing
Learner's definition of DESIGN
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: to plan and make decisions about (something that is being built or created) : to create the plans, drawings, etc., that show how (something) will be made設計;計劃;制圖 -
A team of engineers designed the new engine.一組工程師設計了新發動機。
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a badly designed building一座設計拙劣的建築
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She designs clothes.她設計服裝。
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Who designed the book's cover?這本書的封面是誰設計的?
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: to plan and make (something) for a specific use or purpose(爲特定用途或目的)設計 —
usually used as (be) designed通常用作(be) designed -
The course is designed to teach beginners. [=the purpose of the course is to teach beginners]這門課程是爲初學者設置的。
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The book is designed as a college textbook.這本書專門設計成大學教材。
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The shoes are designed to keep your feet warm and dry.這種鞋的主要功能是保持腳部溫暖幹燥。
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The book is specially designed for learners.這本書是專爲學習者而設計的。
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The new models have been designed for easier use.這些新樣式是爲便於使用而設計的。
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: to think of (something, such as a plan) : to plan (something) in your mind想出;策劃;構思 2 design /dɪˈzaɪn/ noun
plural designs
plural designs
Learner's definition of DESIGN
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: the way something has been made : the way the parts of something (such as a building, machine, book, etc.) are formed and arranged for a particular use, effect, etc.設計方式;設計方案 [noncount]
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There are problems with the design of the airplane's landing gear.這種飛機起落架的設計有問題。
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I like the design of the textbook.我喜歡這本教科書的設計方式。
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I love the sculpture's design.我喜愛這座雕塑的設計。
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[noncount] : the process of planning how something will look, happen, be made, etc. : the process of designing something設計;構思 -
She is studying furniture/Web design. [=how to design furniture/Web sites]她在學習家具/網站設計。
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the design and development of new products新産品的設計與開發
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The new model is still in the design stage. [=is still being designed]這種新樣式仍處於設計階段。
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Correcting mistakes is part of the design process.糾正錯誤是設計過程的一部分。
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a number of design concepts/ideas若幹設計理念/構思
— see also interior design 3
[count] : a drawing of something that is being planned or created設計圖;圖紙 —
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[count] : a decorative pattern that covers something : a repeating picture, shape, etc., on something裝飾圖案;花紋 -
The wallpaper in the bedroom has a floral design.卧室的壁紙上有花卉圖案。
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a skirt with a paisley design帶有佩斯利花紋的裙子
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fabric sold in a variety of colors and designs售賣的各式顔色和圖案的紡織品
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: something that you plan to do : intention目的;打算;意圖 [count]
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The motor is loud by design. [=because it was intended to be loud]發動機響聲大是專門設計成這樣的。
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The meeting happened by accident, not by design. [=on purpose]這次見面是偶然的,不是有意安排的。
have designs on
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: to have a secret desire and plan to get (something)企圖將…據爲己有;圖謀得到 2
formal + humorous : to want to date or have a sexual relationship with (someone)想與(某人)談戀愛;想與(某人)發生性關系