earmark
v[Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb/sth (for sth/sb) assign or set aside sb/sth (to or for a special purpose) (为某目的)指定或安排某人[某事物]
earmark a sum of money for research 拨出一笔款项作研究经费
I've earmarked Peter for the job. 我已派彼得做这事.
🗣️ 情景例句
Don't give it another thought.
不要再想了。
It's a waste of time.
这是浪费时间。
Let us suppose that a child suddenly crosses the road in front of you.