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设计;计划;制图 -
A team of engineers designed the new engine.一组工程师设计了新发动机。
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a badly designed building一座设计拙劣的建筑
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She designs clothes.她设计服装。
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Who designed the book's cover?这本书的封面是谁设计的?
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: to plan and make (something) for a specific use or purpose(为特定用途或目的)设计 —
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]这门课程是为初学者设置的。
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The book is designed as a college textbook.这本书专门设计成大学教材。
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The shoes are designed to keep your feet warm and dry.这种鞋的主要功能是保持脚部温暖干燥。
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The book is specially designed for learners.这本书是专为学习者而设计的。
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The new models have been designed for easier use.这些新样式是为便于使用而设计的。
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: to think of (something, such as a plan) : to plan (something) in your mind想出;策划;构思 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.设计方式;设计方案 [noncount]
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There are problems with the design of the airplane's landing gear.这种飞机起落架的设计有问题。
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I like the design of the textbook.我喜欢这本教科书的设计方式。
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I love the sculpture's design.我喜爱这座雕塑的设计。
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[noncount] : the process of planning how something will look, happen, be made, etc. : the process of designing something设计;构思 -
She is studying furniture/Web design. [=how to design furniture/Web sites]她在学习家具/网站设计。
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the design and development of new products新产品的设计与开发
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The new model is still in the design stage. [=is still being designed]这种新样式仍处于设计阶段。
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Correcting mistakes is part of the design process.纠正错误是设计过程的一部分。
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a number of design concepts/ideas若干设计理念/构思
— see also interior design 3
[count] : a drawing of something that is being planned or created设计图;图纸 —
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[count] : a decorative pattern that covers something : a repeating picture, shape, etc., on something装饰图案;花纹 -
The wallpaper in the bedroom has a floral design.卧室的壁纸上有花卉图案。
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a skirt with a paisley design带有佩斯利花纹的裙子
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fabric sold in a variety of colors and designs售卖的各式颜色和图案的纺织品
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: something that you plan to do : intention目的;打算;意图 [count]
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The motor is loud by design. [=because it was intended to be loud]发动机响声大是专门设计成这样的。
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The meeting happened by accident, not by design. [=on purpose]这次见面是偶然的,不是有意安排的。
have designs on
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: to have a secret desire and plan to get (something)企图将…据为己有;图谋得到 2
formal + humorous : to want to date or have a sexual relationship with (someone)想与(某人)谈恋爱;想与(某人)发生性关系