designate
/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5471 in the learning path
指定；指派
Definitions
v. To officially choose someone or something for a particular purpose.
指定；指派
v. To give something an official name or identifying description.
标明；命名
Example
We designated one cupboard for all our cleaning supplies.
我们指定了一个橱柜专门存放所有清洁用品。
Local authorities should designate more urban land as protected green space to improve residents' quality of life.
地方政府应将更多城市土地划为受保护的绿地，以改善居民的生活质量。
Collocations
- designate someone as
- designate an area for
- designated parking spaces
Word family
- designation (n.)
- designated (adj.)
Synonyms
- appoint
- assign
Usage tip
designate A as B表示指定或认定A为B。
FAQ
- What does designate mean?
- To officially choose someone or something for a particular purpose. To give something an official name or identifying description.
- How is designate pronounced?
- UK /ˈdezɪɡneɪt/, US /ˈdezɪɡneɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
