destine

• 动词，表示某事物被注定、预定或指定用于特定目的、命运或去向。常用于被动语态，指命中注定或为某用途而设。

A verb used to indicate that something is intended or set apart for a particular purpose, fate, or destination.

1. Intend or determineB2formal

   To determine or decide something in advance, often by fate or a higher power.

   注定

   • The project was destined for success from the start.
   • They felt they were destined to meet.
   • The treasure was destined to be found by the rightful heir.

   同义词appointassigndesigndoomfateintendmeanordainpredestinepredeterminepreordain

2. Set apart for a purposeB2formal

   To designate or set something aside for a specific use or purpose.

   注定；指定用途

   • This land is destined for a new school.
   • The funds were destined for charity.
   • The room was destined to become a library.

   同义词allotappointassigndedicatedesignatedevoteearmarkintendreserveset aside