designate

vt.

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

   地图上教堂以十字形记号标出。

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

   王国的统治者称作国王。

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

   他被指派率领远征队。