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单词 have designs on
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have designs on

1Aim to obtain (something), typically in an underhand way: he suspected her of having designs on the family fortune...
  • He emerged as sole leader of the opposition in 1263, but his position had weakened, for many magnates suspected him of having designs on the throne.
  • We still have designs on taking that third spot and qualifying for Europe.
  • The only way to avoid deaths on such a grand scale is to ensure someone who has designs on power are dealt with in the strictest manner at the earliest opportunity.
1.1 informal Have an undisclosed sexual interest in: a bloke called Kevin who, in Henry’s view, had had designs on Elinor...
  • A Geordie bus driver, captivated by my southern charm, had designs on me that weren't entirely honourable.
  • He had designs on two of our daughters, but wasn't able to make a move because he was terrified of me.
  • What he doesn't count on, however, is the children's mean-spirited ability to thwart every red-blooded male who has designs on their mother.
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