to formally suggest that sb/sth should be chosen for an important role, position, prize, etc. 提名；推荐◆Two of their products have been nominated for the ‘Innovation of the Year’ award. 他们有两件产品已获得“年度创新”奖的提名。
to choose sb to do a particular job 任命；指派◆The state nominates the top two company posts. 公司的两位最高管理者由国家任命。◆Franco Moretti has been nominated as the new Chief Executive. 佛朗哥 • 莫雷蒂已获任命为新的总裁。
▸nomination /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn; NAmEˌnɑːm-/
noun
[, ]◆The closing date for nominations is 21 March. 提名截止日期为 3 月 21 日。◆They opposed her nomination to the post of Deputy Director. 他们反对任命她为副总监。