Definitions
v. plan how something will look or work before making it
设计；构思
n. the planning of something's appearance or function, or its plan
设计；设计方案
n. a decorative pattern on an object or surface
装饰图案
Example
My cousin designed a wooden desk for her bedroom.
我表姐为自己的卧室设计了一张木书桌。
Cities should design public spaces that encourage social interaction while remaining accessible to people with disabilities.
城市应设计既能促进社交互动、又方便残障人士使用的公共空间。
Collocations
- design a building
- be designed to do something
- graphic design
- interior design
Word family
- designer (n.)
- redesign (v.)
Usage tip
be designed to do表示“旨在做……”。
FAQ
- What does design mean?
- plan how something will look or work before making it the planning of something's appearance or function, or its plan a decorative pattern on an object or surface
- How is design pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈzaɪn/, US /dɪˈzaɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
