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designs phrase[ plural ] plans, often ones that are not honest, to get something or someone for yourself: 阴谋计划,不良企图 have designs onhumorousI think Alan has designs on your job! He realizes the young man has designs on his brother's wife. The play is about a nobleman with designs on the throne. Was he a threat with evil designs on me? The company's designs on its rival were announced yesterday. He defended his country's expansionist designs. See also
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