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de·sign1 /dɪˈzaɪn/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL noun
1  process of planning 計劃的過程DRAWING PLANS [uncountableU]AVD the art or process of making a drawing of something to show how you will make it or what it will look like 〔草圖等的〕設計
The new plane is in its final design stage.
這種新型飛機正處於最後的設計階段。
the design process
設計過程
the design team
設計團隊
a course in graphic design
平面設計課程
computer-aided design
計算機輔助設計
2  arrangement of parts 各部分的安排ARRANGEMENT OF PARTS [countableC, uncountableU]DESIGN the way that something has been planned and made, including its appearance, how it works etc 〔外觀、運轉方式等的〕設計
The car’s design has been greatly improved.
這種汽車的設計已有很大的改進。
design of
the design of the new building
新大樓的設計
Some changes have been made to the computer’s basic design.
這款計算機的基本設計作了一些修改。
a design fault
設計缺陷
The electric windows are an important design feature of this model.
電動窗是這種型號一個重要的設計特點。
3  pattern 圖案PATTERN [countableC]PATTERN a pattern for decorating something 裝飾圖案
a floral design
花卉圖案
Vinyl flooring is available in a wide range of designs.
乙烯基塑膠地板有很多種圖案可供選擇。
4  drawing 圖樣DRAWN PLAN [countableC]AVD a drawing that shows how something will be made or what it will look like 設計圖，圖樣，圖紙
design for
the design for the new sports centre
新體育中心的設計圖
5  INTENTIONintention 意圖 [countableC, uncountableU]INTEND a plan that someone has in their mind 〔頭腦中的〕計劃
by design (=intentionally) 故意地
We shall never know whether this happened by accident or by design.
我們永遠也不會知道這件事是個意外還是事先安排的。
He has some grand designs for the company.
他對公司發展有一些宏圖大計。
6  have designs on something WANTto want something for yourself, especially because it will bring you money 企圖擁有某物〔尤指可以帶來錢財的東西〕
Several developers have designs on the property.
好幾個開發商都在觊觎這塊地産。
Examples from the Corpus
have designs on something• Several developers have designs on the two-acre beachfront property.
7  have designs on somebody formalSEX/HAVE SEX WITH to want a sexual relationship with someone 對某人居心不良〔指想和某人發生性關系〕
He had designs on her.
他在打她的主意。
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: the way that something has been planned and made, including its appearance, how it works etc
adjectives
good
Good design is very important in a house.
simple
The latest model of the car has a much simpler design.
modern
Many people were against such a modern design in the old city centre.
traditional
Our new range of furniture has a traditional design.
classical (=relating to the style of Ancient Greece or Rome)
a large building of classical design
the basic design (=not including all the small details)
The basic design of the two churches is very similar.
verbs
create/produce a design
Use your imagination to create an interesting design in the garden.
come up with a design (=think of or suggest one)
We asked the architect to come up with another design.
design + NOUN
a design feature (=something interesting or attractive that is part of the design)
The aircraft has some novel design features.
a design fault/flaw (=a part of something that does not work well or look good)
If a washing-machine makes too much noise, it’s a design fault.
Examples from the Corpus
design• Tom has several tattoos, and they're all Native American designs.• The basic design of the vehicle has been improved.• With soft leather upholstery and the careful design that typifies Toyotas, the interior is a comfortable place to be.• brightly coloured curtains with an attractive floral design• The arched ceiling is bordered with a hand-painted, floral design.• Designers' Saturday has traditionally been used as a launching pad for designs and this year is no exception.• The success of the product was largely due to good design.• graphic design• A range of books has been launched which reflects his design philosophy and style.• The new hockey rink is similar in design to the one in San Jose.• Conran's furniture was based on simple, modern designs.• Dorn has done a great deal of design work on the new city hall.• Such similarities are more likely to reflect prevailing ideas of design - the sentiments of the client perhaps.• Organization designs should concentrate on work.• the design of consumer products• This design is very common on Turkish carpets.
graphic design• On the opposite wall, a print was mounted; an austere graphic design, white and grey to match.• Create impressive graphic designs on your walls; all it takes is courage and a little sleight of hand.• Richie, the youngest at 15, was in the throes of GCSEs and hopeful of a career in graphic design.• A Bay Area native, he started out in graphic design, but soon branched out.• Thirdly, the new style guides have clearly been influenced by some interesting graphic design work.• Professional advice on graphic design is valuable.
design fault• With three gearboxes making the same noise it seems to me a design fault, but is there a cure?• It was a design fault: you couldn't fit a coffin.• Reliance on Newt as a unifying bogeyman points to a fundamental design fault in the new Democratic juggernaut.
design for• The President will unveil the design for a new World War II memorial on the National Mall.
by design• The law firm is all-female, though not by design.
design2 ●●● S3 W1 AWL verb [transitiveT]
1  AVDto make a drawing or plan of something that will be made or built 設計
The tower was designed by Gilbert Scott.
這座塔樓是吉爾伯特·斯科特設計的。
design something for something
She designed a new logo for the company.
她爲公司設計了一個新的標志。
well/badly etc designed
a badly designed office
設計得很糟的辦公室
specially designed software
專門設計的軟件
2  to plan or develop something for a specific purpose 〔爲特定目的〕計劃，設計
be designed to do something
These exercises are designed to strengthen muscles.
這些運動是爲了增強肌肉力量而設計的。
be designed for somebody/something
The course is designed for beginners.
這門課程是爲初學者設計的。
be designed as something
The book is designed as a reference manual.
這本書是作爲參考手冊設計的。
Examples from the Corpus
design• The car was designed and built in Korea.• Sally designs and makes all her own clothes.• The Ego was designed as a mere postal service which delivers messages to our conscious mind.• The office complex was designed by Mitchell Benjamin.• Combined with virtual reality capabilities, the team can design its own ideal collaborative work space without the constraints of physical reality.• Now, as they design new technology products, Hewlett-Packard engineers can morph within minutes into five or six nimble teams.• Leyland designed the microcomputer which controls the ratios.• Hong Kong architects designed the restaurants.• The offices weren't very well designed - the rooms are too small and it's much too hot in summer.• The plates are designed to foil police speed traps.• The sparkling white pullover and newly pressed black corduroys were designed to project an image of calm sophistication.• Airbags are currently designed to protect average-sized adult males.
well/badly etc designed• Much more modern than anything else in the street, they were well designed and built in glossy red brick.• Of 32 planned gas-fired power stations, three-quarters are badly designed and likely to waste more than half the gas they use.• In general this is a well designed and well made sweater with a stud fastened neck closure and medium height collar.• Promotional literature Brochures and tariffs should be well designed, colourful and descriptive.• The screens are well designed, colourful and easy to understand.• The whole layout is well designed, spacious and suitable for the climate.• Yet the whole history of evolution seems superbly well designed to lead to the existence of consciousness.• The Merlin sleeping bag is rated as one to two season and comes with a well designed zip.
be designed to do something• These exercises are designed to develop and strengthen muscles.
From Longman Business Dictionary
designde·sign1 /dɪˈzaɪn/ noun
1[countableC, uncountableU] the way in which something has been planned and made, including its appearance, how it works etc
One or two changes have been made to the computer’s basic design.
a company that believes in the importance of good design
→ job design
2[uncountableU] the process of making a drawing of something to show how it will be made or what it will look like
→ computer-aided design → graphic design → industrial design → registered design → web design
designdesign2 verb [intransitiveI, transitiveT]
1MANUFACTURINGto make a drawing or plan of something that will be made or built
The theatre was designed by a local architect.
a well-designed office
There were too many badly built, badly designed vehicles.
2to plan or develop something for a specific purpose
be designed to do something
software that is designed to work in Microsoft Windows
be designed for
The course is designed for people who are learning business English.
be designed as
The program is designed as an incentive for Iowa companies to create new jobs.
Origin design2
(1300-1400) French désigner, from Latin designare, from signare “to mark”

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