planning
noun [ U ] uk/ˈplæn.ɪŋ/ us/ˈplæn.ɪŋ/
(DECIDING)
B2 策划，规划
the act of deciding how to do something
Events like these take months of careful planning. 这样的活动需要数月的精心策划。
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- forward planning
- The project went over budget because of a miscalculation at the planning stage.
- strategic planning
- We need to do some brainstorming before we get down to detailed planning.
- Careful planning is essential if the event is to be a success.
(DESIGNING)
C1 规划
the process of deciding how land in a particular area will be used and designing plans for it
town/environmental/urban planning 乡镇／环境／都市规划
the planning department of the local council 本地市政委员会的规划部
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- The local council refused him planning permission to build an extra bedroom.
- Our planning application was refused.
- You'll need planning permission if you want to build an extension.
- We've sent the drawings to the planning department.
- She has a qualification in town and country planning.