/ˈnɒmɪneɪt ||; ˈnɑməˌnet/verb [T] nominate sb/sth (for/as sth) to formally suggest that sb/sth should be given a job, role, prize, etc 提名；委派: I would like to nominate Bob Turner as chairman. 我提名鲍勃．特纳为主席。The novel has been nominated for the Booker prize. 这本小说获提名角逐布克奖。You may nominate a representative to speak for you. 你可以指定一位代表代你发言。 ➔nomination /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn ||; ˌnɑməˈneʃən/ noun [C,U]