to say officially that sth has a particular name or purpose 命名；指定◆The area has been designated as ‘industrial land’. 这一地区已被定为“工业用地”。◆The money has been designated for creating new jobs. 这笔钱已拨作创造新的职位。◆You may only park in the designated areas. 你只能在指定区域停车。
to choose or name sb for a particular job or position 选定，指派，委任（某人任某职）◆The director is allowed to designate a deputy. 主任获准指派一名副手。◆Who has she designated as her successor? 她委任了谁为她的继任人？◆Someone should be designated to answer queries. 应指派专人解答查询。