design
verb uk/dɪˈzaɪn/ us/dɪˈzaɪn/
(PLAN)
B1 [ I or T ]设计;制（图）
to make or draw plans for something, for example clothes or buildings
Who designed this building/dress/furniture? 是谁设计的这座建筑物／这款裙子／这套家具？
This range of clothing is specially designed for shorter women. 该系列服装是专为身材较矮的女性设计的。
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- In 1960, Pierre Cardin became the first couturier to design men's clothes.
- He's designed dresses for many celebrities, most famously the Queen.
- All our advertising material is designed in-house.
- The building isn't designed very well from the point of view of wheelchair access.
- Adam designed and wrote the software.
(INTEND)
B2 [ T usually passive ]意图，打算
to intend
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. 采取这些措施旨在降低污染。
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- The advertisements were designed to shock - that was the whole point of the campaign.
- The government has produced a series of leaflets designed to extend public awareness of the dangers of AIDS.
- This course is designed to give drivers a grounding in car maintenance.
- By its nature, terrorism is designed to strike at the heart of our democratic values.
- The new law is designed to protect people's privacy.
design
noun uk/dɪˈzaɪn/ us/dɪˈzaɪn/
(PLAN)
C1 [ C ]设计图，图纸
a drawing or set of drawings showing how a building or product is to be made and how it will work and look
Have you seen the designs for the new shopping centre? 你看过新购物中心的设计图了吗？
B1 [ U ] (also designing)设计（艺术）
the art of making plans or drawings for something
She's an expert on kitchen/software design. 她是厨房／软件设计专家。
He's studying design in Paris. 他正在巴黎学习设计。
B1 [ S or U ]设计（方法）;设计风格
the way in which something is planned and made
I don't like the design of this sofa. 我不喜欢这个沙发的设计。
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。
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- The design of the church echoes that of St. Paul's Cathedral.
- There was a very positive response to our new design - people seemed very pleased with it.
- The designs for the new mosque have attracted widespread criticism.
- The fault surely lies in the design of the equipment.
- The car has a serious design fault.
(PATTERN)
B1 [ C ]图案
a pattern used to decorate something
a floral/abstract design 花卉／抽象图案
I like the design on your sweatshirt. 我喜欢你运动衫上的那个图案。
(INTENTION)
by design 特意;故意，有意
intentionally
I'm sure he ignored you by accident and not by design. 我敢肯定他绝非有意冷落你。
The substance was discovered by accident and not by design.
In the room, there are no computers or screens by design.
Their products are, by design, rather anonymous in appearance.
We were, by design, a small company.
designs [ plural ] 阴谋计划，不良企图
plans, often ones that are not honest, to get something or someone for yourself
to have territorial designs (on neighbouring countries) 有夺取（邻国）领土的企图
humorous I think Alan has designs on your job/wife! 我觉得艾伦对你的工作／妻子有不良企图！
It is generally thought that he has designs on the top job.
The play is about a nobleman who has designs on the throne.
He plays the young man who has designs on Sophia's fortune.