destined /ˈdɛstənd/ adjective Learner's definition of DESTINED
not used before a noun
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a : certain to do or to be something注定… -
Without the support of the unions, the plan seems destined to fail.没有工会的支持，这个计划似乎注定要失败。
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He is destined to be famous.他注定会成名。
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She felt that she was destined [=fated, meant] to become a writer.她觉得自己命中注定要成为作家。
b : certain to achieve or experience something : certain to have a particular job, status, etc.注定达到…；注定经历…；注定从事…—
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a nation destined for greatness注定会成就伟业的国家
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They believed that their son was destined for the priesthood.他们认为他们的儿子成为教士是命中注定的。
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a technology that is destined for a short life注定短命的一项技术
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: going or traveling to a particular place预定去…；开往…；前往 —
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The ship was destined [=headed, heading, bound] for New York.这艘船开往纽约。
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The shipment is destined for Bombay.这批货物运往孟买。