design1/dIˋzaIn; dIˈzaIn/n 1 [C,U] the way that something is planned or made 设计﹐构思: We’ve made some changes to the computer's original design. 我们对这种电脑最初的设计作了一些改动。2 [C] a pattern used to decorate something 装饰图案: curtains with a floral design 有花卉图案的窗帘3 [C,U] a drawing that shows how something will be made or what it will look like, or the process of making one of these drawings 图样﹐设计图﹔设计(过程): The new plane is in its final design stage. 这种新飞机处于最后的设计阶段。+for the design for the new office building 新写字楼的设计图样GRAPHIC DESIGN, INTERIOR DESIGN
design2v [T] 1 to draw or plan something that you will make or build 设计: The palace was designed by an Italian architect. 这座宫殿是由一名意大利建筑师设计的。2 to make something for a particular purpose or person〔为某种目的或某人〕计划﹐设计: design sth to do sth These exercises are designed to strengthen muscles. 这些运动是为了增强肌肉力量而设计的。be designed for sb/sth a computer specifically designed for children 专为儿童设计的电脑