design
单词辨析：
主要指设计建筑、衣物、软件等，强调构思多于实际制造；也可指为了某种特定目的而设计，通常用被动语态。
This bridge was designed by Scott.
这座桥是斯科特设计的。
She designed a gorgeous wedding dress in order to win the competition.
为了赢得比赛，她设计了一套华丽的婚纱礼服。
He has a job desiging websites.
他得到了一份网站设计工作。
These programs are designed to develop the economy.
这些项目是为了发展经济而设计的。
This training is designed for teachers.
这项培训是为老师设计的。
通常指想出新的主意、计划等，强调在制订计划之前先有的构思。
The scientist conceived of the idea of a new weapon.
那位科学家有了新武器的设想。
He conceived of the idea to make the first truly portable computer.
他构想出了第一台真正的便携式计算机。
尤指因突然需要而巧妙地造出或设计出某物。
She made full use of several pieces of calico and contrived a skirt from them.
她对几块印花棉布加以充分利用，设计出了一条裙子。
Can you contrive a swing from the hanging vines?
你能用这些垂下来的藤条做个秋千吗？
指几何图形、人像或者图表。
The six-sided figure is an equilateral hexagon.
这个有六条边的几何图形是等边六边形。
Can you recognize the figure in the background?
你能认出背景中的人物吗？
Figure 8 shows how the module works.
图8说明了该组件是如何工作的。
指用于装饰的图案；也指设计图或图样，此时常后接介词 for。
The right side of the wooden door was engraved with a beautiful bird design.
木门的右侧刻有一个漂亮的小鸟图案。
This is the design for the new sports centre.
这是新体育中心的设计图。
多指由单一或多种形状、颜色或线条按照一定规律重复排列所组成的图案，常用于装饰。
She had a shirt with a floral pattern.
她曾经有一件花衬衣。
She bought a tablecloth with a pink and grey striped pattern.
她买了一块粉灰条纹图案的桌布。
指某人做某事的目的；也可作法律术语，指犯罪意图。
The company has declared its intent to get a bank loan.
该公司已宣布打算向银行贷款。
He broke the window with the intent to enter and steal.
他打破窗户意图入室行窃。
He denies possessing the gun with the intent to commit robbery.
他否认持有枪械是为了抢劫。
指在头脑中形成的计划，有时含贬义。
He believed that this had happened by design.
他认为这件事是事先安排的。
What is your opinion on his grand designs for the company?
关于他对公司的这些宏图大计，你有什么想法？
普通用词，指做某事的打算或计划。
I came to London with the intention of studying English literature.
我来伦敦是为了学习英国文学。
She has no intention of making an apology to John.
她不打算向约翰道歉。
相关例句：
His colonel had designs on his wife
他的上校在打他妻子的主意。
The shoes were of good design and good quality
这些鞋样式新颖，质量上乘。
One of our number has made a very interesting design of flooring, which has won a prize.
我们中的一名成员设计出了非常有趣的地板图案，还获了奖。
They wanted to design a machine that was both attractive and practical.
他们想设计一种既美观又实用的机械。
Many pictures have been based on simple geometric designs.
许多画都是基于简单的几何图案。
This project is designed to help landless people
这一项目旨在帮助那些没有土地的人。