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VERB
標示;把…定名為;稱呼
When you designate someone or something as a particular thing, you formally give them that description or name.
例句
...a man interviewed in one of our studies whom we shall designate as E...
在我們的一項研究中接受訪談的男子，我們稱之為 E
There are efforts under way to designate the bridge a historic landmark...
人們正在努力將這座橋定為歷史遺跡。
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VERB
指定
If something is designated for a particular purpose, it is set aside for that purpose.
例句
Some of the rooms were designated as offices.
其中一些房間被指定用作辦公室。
...scholarships designated for minorities...
專門給予少數族裔學生的獎學金
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VERB
指派;選派;委任
When you designate someone as something, you formally choose them to do that particular job.
例句
Designate someone as the spokesperson...
指派某人為發言人
The President's designated successor is his son.
總統的選定繼承人是他的兒子。
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ADJ
（已受委派）尚未上任的;（已當選）尚未就職的
Designate is used to describe someone who has been formally chosen to do a particular job, but has not yet started doing it.
例句
Japan's Prime Minister-designate is completing his Cabinet today.
日本的當選首相今日將完成組閣。