to designate
01
指定, 任命
to choose someone for a certain position or task
Ditransitive: to designate sb to do sth
Transitive: to designate sb for sth
例子
The committee will designate a spokesperson to address the media.
委员会将指定一位发言人向媒体发表讲话。
02
指定, 指派
to choose or intend something for a specific purpose or role
Transitive: to designate sth as sth | to designate sth for a purpose
例子
The artist designated her final painting as a gift for the museum.
艺术家指定她的最后一幅画作为博物馆的礼物。
03
指定, 任命
to officially give a specific title, term, or label to someone or something
Ditransitive: to designate sb/sth a title
例子
She was designated the team captain by her coach.
她被她的教练指定为队长。
04
指定, 指示
to show or indicate the exact location of something
Transitive: to designate a location or spot
例子
The guide designated the entrance to the museum on the map.
导游在地图上标出了博物馆的入口。
designate
01
officially chosen or named for a position but not yet formally in office
例子
She is the designate manager, starting her duties next week.
词汇树
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