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 manager will designate a team lead to coordinate the project.
经理将指定一名团队领导来协调项目。
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 organizers designated one tent as the main information center.
组织者指定了一个帐篷作为主要信息中心。
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 " Employee of the Month " for her hard work.
她因努力工作被指定为“本月最佳员工”。
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 map will designate the location of the new store.
地图将标明新店的位置。
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
The president-elect's designate cabinet members will assume their roles next month.
She is the designate manager, starting her duties next week.
