designate

• 形容被正式选定或指定担任某一职务、承担某项任务或用于某种用途的人或事物。

Describes someone or something that has been officially chosen or appointed for a particular purpose or role.

1. Appointed but not yet installedB2formal

   Chosen for a position or role but not yet officially installed or taking office.

   已任命但尚未就职

   • The president-elect is the leader designate until the inauguration.
   • She is the manager designate of the new branch.
   • The ambassador designate will arrive next week.

   同义词appointedelectfutureincomingprospective

   反义词incumbentseatedsworn

• 用于表示正式指定名称、角色、身份或指派某人某物的动词。

A verb used to indicate the act of officially assigning a name, role, status, or purpose to someone or something.

1. Appoint or assignB2formal

   To officially choose someone for a particular job or role.

   任命

   • The board designated her as the new CEO.
   • He was designated to lead the research team.
   • The committee designated a spokesperson for the event.

   同义词appointassignchoosedelegatedeputenamenominateselect

2. Mark or indicateB2formal

   To point out or show something clearly, often with a sign or symbol.

   标明

   • The signs designate the emergency exits.
   • This area is designated for parking only.
   • The map designates hiking trails with dotted lines.

   同义词denoteidentifyindicatelabelmarkpoint outshowsignalspecifytag

   反义词concealhidemaskobscure

3. Name or callB2formal

   To give a specific name or title to something.

   命名

   • The building was designated a historical landmark.
   • They designated the project 'Operation Phoenix'.
   • The region is designated as a protected wildlife zone.

   同义词callchristendenominatedubentitlelabelnamestyleterm