"designate" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 指定
• 任命

Definition

正式选择某人或某物用于特定目的或职位；也指明确指示或标示某事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于正式用语，常见于官方、商务或法律场合。常见搭配：'designate someone as'，'designate an area'，'designated driver'。不要与 'appoint'（任命职位）或 'indicate'（示意/指示）混淆，'designate' 强调正式选定或标记。

Examples

The company will designate a new manager next week.

公司下周将**指定**一位新经理。

Please designate a meeting point for the group.

请**指定**小组的集合点。

This area is designated for staff only.

这个区域**指定**仅供员工使用。

Who will you designate as the team leader?

你会**指定**谁为团队负责人？

They designated her as their spokesperson because she is very articulate.

他们因为她表达能力强而**指定**她为发言人。

All exit routes are designated with green signs for safety.

所有出口通道都用绿色标志**指定**以确保安全。