design/dɪ'zaɪn/

v. draw or plan sth that will be made or done

n.

➊ the art or process of drawing or planning sth that will be made or done

➋ a pattern used to decorate sth

v. [T] 设计：design a car/building/dress 设计汽车/建筑/连衣裙

◇[design sth for sb] The dictionary is designed for beginners. 这本词典是为初学者设计的。

n.

➊ [C; U] 设计：[design of sth] The design of the new building is very similar to that of the old ones. 新房子的设计与旧房子的设计很相似。

◇a course in art and design 美术及设计课程

➋ [C] 图案：a floral design on the skirt 裙子上的花卉图案

构词de + sign

音组-sign/-zaɪn/

design; resign

巧记 design, discovery和invention一项科学发现(discovery)可能会导致一个发明(invention)，而发明的东西需要设计(design)。