Word · Frequency #34808
designed
/diˈzaind/
adjective
故意的；有计划的；特意的
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
- 1.
Created according to a design.
按设计创造的；设计好的
按设计创造的；设计好的；故意的；有计划的；特意的
In use
The delay was designed to give everyone more time to prepare.
The product has a designed weakness that encourages users to upgrade.
Her designed silence during the meeting was meant to send a message.
designed + noun
作定语，强调行为或事物是特意安排的。
It was a designed decision to delay the announcement.
这是一个故意推迟宣布的决定。
be + designed
作表语，表示行为是有意图的。
The insult was designed to provoke a reaction.
这个侮辱是故意挑衅的。
Common mistakes
This is a very designed dress.This is a very well-designed dress.
在英语中，'designed' 仅表示'有意设计的'或'特意的'，不包含质量好坏的含义。若要表达设计精良，需用 'well-designed'。
She was designed as the leader.She was designated as the leader.
'Designed' 意为'有计划的'或'故意的'，而 'designated' 意为'指定的'或'任命的'。两者拼写和发音相近，但含义不同，学习者易混淆。
Connections
Confusing words
- designing
- 狡猾的；有预谋的 · designed 意为‘有意的’（中性或积极），而 designing 含贬义‘诡计多端的’
- designated
- 指定的；被任命的 · designed 强调‘特意设计的’，而 designated 强调‘被指定为某种用途或角色’
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.