1 [T] to put sth in order or in a particular pattern 排列；整理: The books were arranged in alphabetical order. 那些书按英文字母顺序排列。Arrange the chairs in a circle. 将椅子围成一圈。She arranged the flowers in a vase. 她把花插在花瓶里。

2 [I,T] arrange (for) sth;arrange to do sth;arrange (sth) with sb to make plans and preparations so that sth can happen in the future 筹备；安排: We're arranging a surprise party for Aisha. 我们在为艾莎安排一个惊喜聚会。She arranged to meet Stuart after work. 她约好下班后去见斯图尔特。She arranged for her mother to look after the baby. 她安排母亲照看婴儿。