designate

vt.

1. 標出；表明；指定
   Churches are designated on the map by crosses.

   地圖上教堂以十字形記號標出。

2. 把……定名為，稱呼[（+as）][O9]
   The ruler of a kingdom is designated a king.

   王國的統治者稱作國王。

3. 委任，指派[（+as）][O2][O9]
   He was designated to lead the expedition.

   他被指派率領遠征隊。