什么是 “design sb to do sth”?
在英语中,“design sb to do sth” 并不是一个标准或常见的搭配。 实际上,“design” 通常不直接接人作宾语再加不定式(to do)。 正确的用法通常是:
design something to do something(设计某物以实现某种功能)be designed to do something(被设计用于做某事)
如果你想表达“安排/指派某人去做某事”,应使用其他动词,如 assign、task 或 appoint。
正确用法示例
The car was designed to save fuel.
They designed the app to work offline.
This tool is designed to simplify complex tasks.
常见误解与纠正
错误: ✘ They designed him to complete the project.
正确: ✓ They assigned him to complete the project.
正确: ✓ He was tasked with completing the project.
“Design” 强调的是“设计物品或系统”,而非“指派人”。混淆常源于中文直译。
相关表达对比
| 表达 | 含义 |
|---|---|
design sth to do sth |
设计某物用于做某事 |
assign sb to do sth |
指派某人做某事 |
task sb with doing sth |
委派某人做某事(正式) |
小测试(自测理解)
以下哪句是正确的?
- The robot was designed to assist elderly people.
- She designed John to write the report.
答案: 第1句正确。第2句应改为 “She assigned John to write the report.”