| 单词 | design |
| 释义 | noun | verb designdesign1 /dɪˈzaɪn/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL noun 1FOR DECORATING something [countable] a style or pattern used for decorating something: The wallpaper had a hand-painted floral design.► see thesaurus at pattern12WAY something IS MADE [countable, uncountable] the way that something is made so that it works a particular way or has a particular appearance: The car’s design has been greatly improved.design of We had to change the design of several of the machines. There were dangerous design flaws in the aircraft. An important design feature is the shape of the handle.3DRAWING/MODEL a)[uncountable] the art or process of deciding how something you are making will look, by making drawings, models, etc.: The new plane is in its final design stage. She is studying architecture and interior design. The graphic design course talked a lot about color. b)[countable] a drawing, model, etc. that shows what something will look like when it is made: design for Have you seen the designs for the new stadium?4INTENTION [countable, uncountable] a plan that someone has in his or her mind: by design (=intentionally) The law firm is all-female, though not by design.5have designs on something to want something for yourself and be planning how to get it, especially if it will bring you money: Several developers have designs on the property.6have designs on somebody to want a sexual relationship with someone → see also intelligent designCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbscreate/produce a design They produced a new design for the packaging.come up with a design (=think of one) We asked the architect to come up with another design.change/improve a design How can we improve the design of safety belts?adjectivesa simple design The latest model of the car has a much simpler design.a traditional design The furniture they make is known for its traditional design.a modern design The whole kitchen has a modern Scandinavian design.an innovative design (=new and different) The company has won several prizes for innovative designs.an elegant/stylish design We chose this chair because of its elegant design.a classic design (=traditional design that always looks good) The jacket has a simple, classic design that goes with anything.the basic design (=not including all the small details) The basic design of the two churches is very similar.good design Good design is very important in a house.design + nounsa design feature (=something interesting or attractive that is part of the design) The aircraft has some special design features.a design flaw (=a part of something that does not work well or look good) The main design flaw with this washing machine is that it makes too much noise. noun | verb designdesign2 ●●● S2 W1 AWL verb 1[intransitive, transitive] to make a drawing or plan of something to show how it will be made and how it will look and work: The office complex was designed by Mitchell Benjamin.well-/badly/specially etc. designed a cheap well-designed subway system2[transitive usually passive] to plan or develop something for a specific purpose: design something to do something These exercises are designed to develop and strengthen muscles.be designed for something The kitchen is designed for two cooks.be designed as something The building was originally designed as a school. [Origin: 1300–1400 French désigner, from Latin designare, from signare to mark] → see also designer1 |
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