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the general arrangement of the different parts of something that is made, such as a building, book, machine, etc. 設計;布局;安排 The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models. 這種汽車的基本設計與早期的型號非常相似。 special new design features 特别的新型設計風格 The system has a fundamental design flaw. 這個系統有一個根本性的設計缺陷。 The steel frame is left visible and is part of the overall design concept. 鋼架是可見的,是整體設計概念的一部分。 The magazine will appear in a new design from next month. 從下月起這本雜志將以新的設計問世。
Extra ExamplesTopics Arta1The machine's unique design prevents it from overheating. 這種機器的獨特設計使它不會過熱。 He's come up with a really good design for a solar-powered car. 他想出了一個很不錯的太陽能汽車設計方案。 Making the building accessible for disabled people was another major design challenge. 如何才能方便殘疾人進出大樓,是設計中另一個主要的難題。 One of our main design goals was to make the product easy to use. 我們一個主要的設計目標是讓産品更便於使用。 The architect put forward two alternative design concepts for the new library. 那位建築師提出新圖書館的兩個設計概念供選擇。 The chair she had sketched was far bigger than stipulated in the design brief. 她繪出的椅子草圖比設計指示中規定的大得多。 The clever design allows natural light to flood into the room. 這一巧妙的設計使得房間得到充足的自然采光。 The latest model incorporates some novel design features. 最新的款式融入了一些新穎的設計元素。 The machine is quite simple in design. 這台機器的設計很簡單。 The new label design provides nutrition facts. 新的標簽設計提供營養成分表。 The other houses are built to a more conventional design. 其他房屋是按較常規的設計來建造的。 The overall design of the workspace is critical. 工作空間的整體設計極爲關鍵。 Their new car is still at the design stage. 他們的新車尚在設計中。 We followed the traditional design. 我們沿用傳統設計。 a car with a sleek modern design 一款造型時髦的現代轎車 elements that are being included in the next design phase 下一設計階段包括的要素 I made this one to my very own design. 我完全是自行設計出這件産品的。 It's a simple design that hasn't changed for centuries. 這是一個簡單的設計,幾個世紀以來都沒有改變。 Our house was built to a traditional design. 我們的房子是按傳統設計建造的。 The design for the new model is top secret. 新型號産品的設計圖是絕密。 There was a basic design fault in the new computer. 這種新計算機有一個基本的設計缺陷。 What new design features does the TV have? 這台電視機在設計上有什麽新特點嗎? a design flaw in a software program 軟件程序中的設計缺陷
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- simple
- complex
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- come up with
- create
- develop
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- include something
- incorporate something
- allow something
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- detail
- element
- feature
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- in design
- of… design
- to a… design
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- at the design stage
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the art or process of deciding how something will look, work, etc. by drawing plans, making computer models, etc. 設計藝術;構思 the design and development of new products 新産品的設計和開發 I'm doing a course in art and design. 我在修藝術設計課程。 web/set/product design web/set/産品設計 a specialist in computer-aided design 計算機輔助設計專業人員 a design studio 設計室
Extra ExamplesThe new CAD program really speeds up the design process. 新的計算機輔助設計程序的確加速了設計進程。 The company won an international design competition for the concert hall. 該公司在國際音樂廳設計大賽中獲勝。 Digital design tools are essential. 數字設計工具必不可少。 trendy boutique hotels with avant-garde design themes 設計主題前衛的時髦精品旅館 The car wouldn't win any design awards, but it's very reliable. 這種汽車不會得設計獎項,但很可靠。 Strict design standards ensure that new buildings are compatible with existing architecture. 嚴格的設計標準確保新的建築物可以和現有的建築相協調。 a vehicle of revolutionary design 具有革命性設計的車 He set up his own software design company. 他成立了自己的軟件設計公司。 She's done some design work for us in the past. 她以前爲我們做過一些設計工作。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- graphic
- computer-aided
- architectural
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- business
- company
- consultancy
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- art and design
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a drawing or plan from which something may be made 設計圖樣;設計方案 He has created some new and original designs. 他創造了一些新穎獨特的設計。 - design for something
designs for aircraft 飛機的設計圖樣
Extra ExamplesTopics Buildingsa1They have produced a design for the construction of a new bank building. 他們爲建造一座新的銀行大樓設計了一個方案。 The original designs were stolen. 原始設計圖被盜了。 Last week the architect unveiled his design for a museum on Prague's waterfront. 上周這個建築師公布了他爲布拉格濱河博物館設計的方案。 the architect's designs for the cathedral 建築師爲主教座堂所做的設計 The office designs incorporate quiet rooms where employees can take a break. 辦事處的設計中包括幾間清靜房間,可以讓員工休息。 There are several laws protecting the ownership of industrial designs. 有幾項法律保護外觀設計的所有權。 We can show you several different designs for your new kitchen. 我們可以爲你的新廚房展示幾種不同的設計。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- simple
- complex
- …
- come up with
- create
- develop
- …
- include something
- incorporate something
- allow something
- …
- detail
- element
- feature
- …
- in design
- of… design
- to a… design
- …
- at the design stage
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an arrangement of lines and shapes as a decoration synonym pattern裝飾圖案;花紋 floral/abstract/geometric designs 花卉/抽象/幾何圖案 The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs. 瓷磚有各種各樣的顔色和圖案。 The building has intricate geometric designs on several of the walls. 這一建築物的幾面牆上有複雜的幾何圖案。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- elaborate
- intricate
- simple
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- have
- paint
- trace
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- theme
- motif
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a plan or an intention 打算;意圖;目的 It happened—whether by accident or design—that the two of them were left alone after all the others had gone. 不知道是偶然還是有意安排,其他人走後,竟然只剩下他們兩個人。 It is all part of his grand design. 這都是他那宏圖大略的一部分。
More Like This Silent lettersSilent lettersExtra ExamplesHad it happened by accident or by design? 這件事是意外還是人爲策劃的? His grand design was to connect up every academic institution in the world. 他的偉大計劃是在世界上所有的學術機構之間都建立起聯系。 I suspected that he had some sinister designs. 我懷疑他圖謀不軌。 It is all part of his grand design for government. 這都是他政府宏偉計劃的一部分。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- evil
- sinister
- grand
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- harbour/harbor
- have
- by design
arrangement布置
drawing/plan/model圖樣;方案;模型
pattern圖案
intention意圖
Word Originlate Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘to designate’): from Latin designare ‘to designate’, reinforced by French désigner. The noun is via French from Italian.
Idioms
have designs on somebody
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to want to start a sexual relationship with somebody 企圖佔有某人;存心與某人發生性關系;對…存心不良 He was quite aware of her marital designs on him. 他很清楚她對他的婚姻設計。
have designs on something