designed
[dɪzˈaɪnd] /di-ˈzīn/ (ame, mw) · /dɪˈzaɪn/ (bre, ipa) · [dɪzˈaɪnd] /dɪˈzaɪn/ (ame, ipa)
designed — 名詞
1. a visual plan — usually one or more detailed sketches or diagrams — that shows h
設計圖
建築或產品的圖紙與說明
a visual plan — usually one or more detailed sketches or diagrams — that shows how to construct a building, product, or piece of clothing and describes the appearance of the finished item
Rohan studied the design for the bridge before the construction team arrived.
Rohan 在施工團隊到達前，仔細研究了這座橋樑的設計圖。
design + for + noun (the thing being planned)
The architect showed the mayor the final design of the new library.
建築師向市長展示了新圖書館的最終設計圖。
Please email the design to the factory in Taiwan by Friday.
請在星期五之前把設計圖寄到台灣的工廠。
Mira checked every measurement on the design for the kitchen cabinet.
Mira 仔細檢查了廚房櫥櫃設計圖上的每個尺寸。
This design for the garden includes a pond and a wooden bench.
這份花園設計圖包含一座池塘和一張木製長椅。
文法句型
design + for + noun
用法筆記
Common with the preposition 'for' to indicate what the design is meant for: 'a design for a new office building'. The preposition 'of' is also possible when describing ownership or content: 'the design of the Eiffel Tower'.
常見錯誤
2. the activity or skill involved in deciding the appearance, function, and constru
設計學
規劃外觀與功能的專業領域
the activity or skill involved in deciding the appearance, function, and construction of an object or space, including the creation of plans and drawings
Trang is studying graphic design at a college in Taipei.
Trang 正在台北的大學攻讀平面設計。
graphic design as a field of study
Good design makes a product both easy to use and nice to look at.
好的設計能讓產品既好用又美觀。
The company hired Owen to handle the design of their new mobile app.
公司聘請 Owen 負責新手機應用程式的設計工作。
Paul became interested in interior design after redecorating his own flat.
Paul 在重新裝修自己的公寓後，對室內設計產生了興趣。
Modern design focuses on making everyday things simpler and better.
現代設計注重讓日常用品變得更簡單、更好用。
文法句型
design of + noun
design as a field
用法筆記
When referring to the field or profession, 'design' is often paired with a preceding adjective: 'graphic design', 'fashion design', 'industrial design', 'interior design', 'web design'. In this sense it is uncountable and takes no article.
常見錯誤
3. the manner in which the various parts of something are arranged, organised, or c
布局
事物的規劃與安排方式
the manner in which the various parts of something are arranged, organised, or combined, and how this affects its function or appearance
The design of the kitchen makes cooking and cleaning very easy.
這間廚房的布局讓做菜和打掃都非常方便。
Vinícius changed the design of the website to help users find information faster.
Vinícius 更改了網站的布局，讓使用者能更快找到資訊。
design of [system/interface]
The new car's design reduces the amount of fuel it uses.
這款新車的布局能夠減少燃油消耗。
Poor road design in this area causes long traffic jams every morning.
這個地區糟糕的道路布局每天早上都造成嚴重的塞車。
The simple design of this bookshelf means it can be built in one hour.
這個書架的簡潔布局讓它在一小時內就能組裝完成。
- layout
more physical; emphasises spatial arrangement
- structure
broader; can refer to abstract organisation, not just physical
- arrangement
more general; less specialised than 'design'
文法句型
design of + noun
4. a repeating shape, line, or colour arrangement used to decorate a surface or pie
圖案
裝飾表面的重複花樣
a repeating shape, line, or colour arrangement used to decorate a surface or piece of fabric
The tablecloth has a floral design in red and white.
這塊桌布上有紅白相間的花朵圖案。
floral design — pattern of flowers
Aylin chose a fabric with a geometric design for her new curtains.
Aylin 選了一塊有幾何圖案的布料來做新窗簾。
The tiles on the kitchen floor form an interesting diamond design.
廚房地板上的磁磚排成了一個有趣的菱形圖案。
This traditional flower design has been painted on pottery for centuries.
這種傳統的花卉圖案已經在陶器上描繪了好幾個世紀。
Hamza painted a leaf design along the edge of the living-room wall.
Hamza 沿著客廳牆壁的邊緣畫了一道樹葉圖案。
- pattern
more general; can be natural or man-made; 'design' implies deliberate human planning
- motif
a single recurring image; more artistic and formal
- decoration
broader; includes any decorative element, not just repeating ones
文法句型
adjective + design
design + on + noun
用法筆記
In this sense, 'design' is countable and typically used with adjectives that describe the type of pattern: 'floral design', 'geometric design', 'abstract design'. The preposition 'on' or 'in' is used to indicate the surface: 'a design on the vase', 'a pattern in gold thread'.
常見錯誤
5. a specific aim, purpose, or intention that guides an action or the creation of s
意圖
行為背後的目的或打算
a specific aim, purpose, or intention that guides an action or the creation of something
Whether by accident or by design, everybody arrived at exactly the same time.
無論是巧合還是故意，每個人都恰好在同一時間抵達。
by design — fixed phrase meaning 'on purpose'
The chairs were placed close together by design, to help people talk.
這些椅子是刻意靠攏擺放的，目的是讓人們方便交談。
The garden was created with the design of offering a quiet place to read.
這座花園的設計意圖是提供一個安靜的閱讀空間。
This course has a clear design: to prepare students for university study.
這門課程有一個明確的目標：幫助學生為大學學習做好準備。
The organisation was founded with the design of helping poor families in the area.
這個組織成立的宗旨是幫助當地的貧困家庭。
- accident
something that happens without intention
文法句型
by design
have designs on + noun
with the design of + verb-ing
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (DRAWINGS/PLANS): this sense focuses on the aim or reason behind something, not on a visual drawing. The fixed phrase 'by design' means 'intentionally' and is very common in formal and informal English. 'Have designs on something' carries a slightly different meaning — see sense 6.
常見錯誤
6. secret and often dishonest plans to obtain something that belongs to someone els
企圖
奪取財物或權位的祕密計畫
secret and often dishonest plans to obtain something that belongs to someone else or to gain a position of power
The spy's designs on the company's secret files were discovered in time.
間諜對公司機密文件的企圖及時被發現了。
designs on + noun — secret plans to obtain
Hana had designs on the manager's job and spread lies about her colleagues.
Hana 對經理職位心懷企圖，於是散布關於同事的謊言。
The court heard evidence of his designs on his elderly uncle's money.
法庭聽到了他對年邁叔叔財產有所企圖的證據。
Mia warned the family about his dishonest designs on their property.
Mia 警告家人他對他們的財產懷有不軌的企圖。
The newspaper revealed the politician's designs on the education budget.
報紙揭露了那位政治人物對教育預算的企圖。
- scheme
a more general word for a plan; 'designs' specifically implies dishonest intentions
- plot
more dramatic and secretive, often involving a group
- conspiracy
more serious legal charge; implies multiple people working together
文法句型
have designs on + noun
用法筆記
Always appears in the plural form 'designs' in this sense, never as 'design'. Combined with the preposition 'on': 'designs on something'. Carries a negative or suspicious tone.
常見錯誤
designed — 動詞
- designedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- designeds3rd person singular
- designedding-ing form
- designeddedpast simple
1. to decide how something will look, be made, or function, and to create drawings,
設計
繪製圖樣以建造或製作
to decide how something will look, be made, or function, and to create drawings, plans, or models that show this — used for buildings, machines, clothes, software, and other products
Owen designed a new chair that folds flat for easy storage.
Owen 設計了一張可以摺平收納的新椅子。
The company hired a team of engineers to design their new office building.
公司聘請了一組工程師來設計新的辦公大樓。
design + [product/building] — direct object
Rachid spent three months designing the website for the restaurant.
Rachid 花了三個月的時間為那家餐廳設計網站。
This phone was designed to feel comfortable in one hand.
這支手機的設計使它單手拿著也很舒適。
Trang designs clothes for a fashion brand based in Milan.
Trang 為一家總部位於米蘭的時裝品牌設計服裝。
文法句型
design + noun
design for + noun
design to + infinitive
常見錯誤
2. to have a particular purpose or intended use in mind for something; to make some
旨在
為特定目的而打造
to have a particular purpose or intended use in mind for something; to make something suitable for a specific need or situation
This test is designed to check students' listening comprehension.
這項測驗旨在檢驗學生的聽力理解能力。
be designed + to-infinitive — purpose
The chair is designed for people who spend long hours at a desk.
這張椅子旨在為長時間坐在書桌前的人提供良好支撐。
be designed for + noun phrase
Aylin's new kitchen tool is designed to open jars with very little effort.
Aylin 的新廚房工具旨在讓人輕鬆打開罐子。
These shoes are designed for running on hard roads and pavements.
這雙鞋旨在用於在堅硬路面和人行道上跑步。
The system is designed to turn off the lights when nobody is in the room.
這個系統旨在於房間無人時自動關燈。
文法句型
be designed for + noun
be designed to + infinitive
用法筆記
Most commonly used in the passive voice: 'be designed to + infinitive' or 'be designed for + noun/gerund'. Unlike sense 1 (PLAN/CREATE), this sense does not focus on the act of planning or drawing; it simply states the intended purpose. The active form 'design to do something' (e.g. 'I design to finish by Friday') is extremely rare in modern English and should be avoided.