Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense designs, present participle designing, past tense, past participle designed
1VERB 设计(服装、建筑、机械等) When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made. 设计(服装、建筑、机械等)
They wanted to design a machine that was both attractive and practical. [VERB noun]
他们想设计一种既美观又实用的机械。
...men wearing specially designed boots. [VERB-ed]
1making drawings of how sth should be made制訂圖樣ADJECTIVE | DESIGN + NOUN | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤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 | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤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 + NOUNADJECTIVE➤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 | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤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 | PREPOSITIONADVERB➤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。
design verb ⇨design1 (design a kitchen)⇨design2 (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)⇨pattern2 (abstract designs)⇨plan2 (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; NAmEˈfɔːrmæt [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。■layoutˈleɪaʊt [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■configurationkənˌfɪgəˈreɪʃn; NAmEkənˌfɪgjəˈreɪʃn [countable] (formalortechnical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 ⇨ developmentnoun■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。