design

1. V-T When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made. 設計

They wanted to design a machine that was both attractive and practical. 他們想設計一台既美觀又實用的機器。

2. V-T When someone designs a survey, policy, or system, they plan and prepare it, and decide on all the details of it. 策劃

We may be able to design a course to suit your particular needs. 我們也許能策劃一個課程來滿足你的特定需求。

3. N-UNCOUNT Design is the process and art of planning and making detailed drawings of something. 設計

He was a born mechanic with a flair for design. 他天生是個有設計才華的機械師。

4. N-UNCOUNT The design of something is the way in which it has been planned and made. 設計

...a new design of clock. …一種新款時鍾。

5. N-COUNT A design is a drawing which someone produces to show how they would like something to be built or made. 設計圖

When Bernardello asked them to build him a home, they drew up the design in a week. 伯納德羅請他們給他建一所房子，他們在一周內畫出了設計圖。

6. N-COUNT A design is a pattern of lines, flowers, or shapes which is used to decorate something. 圖案

Many pictures have been based on simple geometric designs. 許多圖畫是以簡單的幾何圖案爲基礎的。

7. V-T PASSIVE If something is designed for a particular purpose, it is intended for that purpose. 旨在

This project is designed to help homeless people. 這個項目旨在幫助無家可歸的人。