英語

design

gb/dɪzˈaɪn/ us/dɪzˈaɪn/
A2 英語
~ 900
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 entity
1

A plan or drawing for making something

A picture or plan that shows how something will be built or made.

用法パターン: a design for [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'design' (the plan) with 'decoration' (adding beauty to something).
類義語
plan (More general; may not include visual representation.) | blueprint (Often used for technical or architectural designs specifically.)
対義語
improvisation (Creating without preparation or planning.)
コロケーション
graphic design |architectural design |fashion design |product design |design process
テーマ
art |engineering |business |arts_entertainment |technology
例文
  • The architect presented a new design for the city park.
  • This dress has a beautiful floral design.
  • The company approved the design of the new logo.
  • She is studying interior design at university.
学習者向け例文
  • The design of the house is modern.
  • I like the design on your shirt.
  • We saw the design for the new bridge.
  • He works in car design.
動詞 B1 action
2

To create a plan for something

To make a plan or drawing for something before making it.

用法パターン: to design [something]
よくある間違い:
Some learners confuse 'design' with 'decorate', thinking it only means making something look nice rather than planning its function.
類義語
create (Broader; not limited to structured planning.) | devise (Often implies cleverness in creating a plan.)
対義語
destroy (Opposite in the sense of removing what was created.)
コロケーション
design a website |design clothes |design buildings |design a program
テーマ
art |engineering |business |work |arts_entertainment |technology
例文
  • They are designing a new smartphone model.
  • She designed the layout of the magazine.
  • The engineer designed a safer braking system.
  • We hired an agency to design our advertising campaign.
学習者向け例文
  • I want to design my own clothes.
  • He designs websites for small businesses.
  • We will design a new logo for the shop.
  • They designed a new kind of chair.
名詞 A2 entity
3

A pattern or decoration on something

A pattern of lines, shapes, or colors on something.

用法パターン: a [adjective] design on [something]
類義語
pattern (Focuses more on repetition of elements.)
対義語
plainness (Without any decorative pattern.)
コロケーション
floral design |geometric design |simple design
テーマ
art |fashion |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The carpet has a traditional Persian design.
  • I love the colorful design on this plate.
  • The wallpaper’s design is very modern.
学習者向け例文
  • The cup has a flower design.
  • I like the design on your bag.
  • The shirt has a simple design.
名詞 B2 entity
4

An intention or aim in doing something

The reason why someone makes or does something.

類義語
intention (More general; applies to all actions.) | plan (Implies a structured method to achieve an aim.)
対義語
accident (Happening without planning or purpose.)
コロケーション
by design |evil design
テーマ
business |psychology |core_vocabulary |communication
例文
  • The changes were made by design, not by mistake.
  • Her designs were to take over the company.
  • It was part of his larger political design.
学習者向け例文
  • He lost the game by design.
  • Her design was to help her friend.
  • It happened by design, not by chance.
文法
辞書形
design
IPA
GB/dɪzˈaɪn/
US/dɪzˈaɪn/
音節・強勢
design (1音節)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: design
  • Plural: design, designs
Verb
  • Base: design
  • 3rd Person Singular: designs
  • Present Participle: designing
  • Past: designed
関連語
Forms
designs noun designing verb designed verb
Core family
designer noun A2
Related words
redesign verb B2
表現

by design

1
/bˈaɪ dɪzˈaɪn/
fixed phrase

Intentionally and according to a plan

Happening because someone planned it, not by accident.

例文
  • The seating arrangement was by design to encourage conversation.
  • The system is complex by design, to prevent misuse.

design for life

1
/dɪzˈaɪn fɚ lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase

Create for long-term use or purpose

To make something so it can be used for many years.

例文
  • These tools are designed for life and won't break easily.
  • Our homes are designed for life, adapting to your needs over time.

well-designed

1
/wˈɛl dɪzˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase

Having a good and functional design

Made in a way that looks nice and works well.

例文
  • This app is very well-designed and easy to use.
  • A well-designed kitchen can make cooking more enjoyable.

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