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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

design

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪn/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create plans or drawings for something, often with a specific purpose in mind.

Example: She loves to design new furniture for her home.

noun

Definition: A plan or drawing that shows how something will be made or organized.

Example: The architect presented a beautiful design for the new building.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or plan something with a specific purpose or intention, often involving artistic or technical skills.

Example: She will design a new logo for the company.

designate

IPA: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

KK: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone who has been chosen for a position or role but has not yet officially taken on the responsibilities.

Example: The commissioner designate will start their duties next month.

transitive verb

Definition: To choose someone or something for a specific role or purpose, or to indicate or specify something clearly.

Example: The committee will designate a new leader at the next meeting.

designed

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪnd/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Created with a specific plan or purpose in mind.

Example: The new building was designed to be environmentally friendly.

verb

Definition: To create or plan something with a specific purpose or intention in mind.

Example: The architect designed a beautiful new building for the city.

designer

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪnər/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪnər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or created by a person who designs, especially in fashion or art, often indicating high quality or style.

Example: She wore a designer dress to the gala, which impressed everyone.

noun

Definition: A person who creates and develops designs for various products, such as clothing, buildings, or graphics.

Example: The designer presented her new clothing line at the fashion show.

designing

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of creating plans or drawings for something, often involving creativity and careful thought.

Example: The designing of the new park took several months to complete.

desiring

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen.

Example: Her desiring for adventure led her to travel the world.

verb

Definition: To want something very much or to wish for something.

Example: She is desiring a new bicycle for her birthday.

deskbound

IPA: /ˈdɛskˌbaʊnd/

KK: /dɛskˌbaʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone whose job requires them to work primarily at a desk, often leading to limited physical activity.

Example: After years of being deskbound, she decided to take up jogging to stay healthy.

desktop

IPA: /ˈdɛsk.tɒp/

KK: /ˈdɛsktɒp/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is intended to be used on a desk or table, such as a computer or telephone.

Example: I prefer using a desktop computer for my work because it has a larger screen.

noun

Definition: The surface of a desk or the main screen area of a computer where icons and windows are displayed.

Example: I organized my files on the desktop of my computer.

destination

IPA: /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɛstəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A place that someone is going to or a goal that someone is trying to reach.

Example: Our vacation destination this year is a beautiful beach resort.

detachable

IPA: /dɪˈtæʧəbl/

KK: /dɪˈtæʧəbl/

adjective

Definition: Made to be easily removed or separated from something else without causing any harm.

Example: The backpack has a detachable strap that can be removed for convenience.

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