appoint

US /əˈpɔɪnt/
UK /əˈpɔɪnt/
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1.

任命, 委派

assign a job or role to (someone)

:
They decided to appoint her as the new director.
他们决定任命她为新任总监。
The committee will appoint a chairperson next month.
委员会下个月将任命一名主席。
2.

确定, 指定

determine or decide on (a time or place for a meeting or other event)

:
Let's appoint a time for our next meeting.
我们来确定下次会议的时间。
The court will appoint a date for the hearing.
法院将指定听证会的日期。