designate
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/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/
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/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/
to officially give a name or role to someone or something
The city council will designate this area as a protected park.
市议会将指定这个区域为受保护的公园。
to choose someone for a specific job or position
The manager will designate a team leader for the project.
经理将为该项目指定一名团队领导。
to mark or label something to show what it is
The map uses colors to designate different types of roads.
地图使用颜色来标示不同类型的道路。
chosen for a job but not yet started working
The designate director will begin next month.
被指定的总监将于下个月开始工作。