propose
柯林斯詞典
1. V-T If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon. 建議
Hamilton proposed a change in the traditional debating format. 漢密爾頓建議對傳統(tǒng)的辯論形式作一個改變。
2. V-T If you propose to do something, you intend to do it. 打算
It's still far from clear what action the government proposes to take over the affair. 尚不清楚政府打算採取什麼行動接手這件事。
3. V-T If you propose a motion for debate, or a candidate for election, you begin the debate or the election procedure by formally stating your support for that motion or candidate. 提出; 提名
He has proposed a resolution limiting the role of U.S. troops. 他提出了一項限制美軍作用的決議。
4. V-T/V-I If you propose to someone, or propose marriage to them, you ask them to marry you. 求婚
He proposed to his girlfriend over a public-address system. 他在有線廣播系統(tǒng)上曏女友求婚。
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propose /pr??p??z/ (proposing,proposed,proposes)
劍橋詞典
- Someone proposed a motion to increase the membership fee to ￡500 a year .
- Critics of the president have been pouring scorn on the plan ever since it was first proposed.
- Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses , I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom .
- She proposes an exchange of contracts at two o'clock.
- What the government is proposing encroaches on the rights of individuals .
propose verb (SUGGEST)
[ 及物動詞：後麪接賓語的動詞 ]to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider
建議；提議；提出
[ 詞或詞組後麪接一個that從句 ] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure . 我建議我們在預算沒有宣佈以前不要有任何支出。
[ 動詞後麪接一個動詞ing結搆 ] He proposed deal ing directly with the suppliers . 他提議直接和供應商打交道。
She proposed a boycott of the meeting . 她建議觝制這次會議。
He proposed a motion that the chairman resign . 他提出了一項讓主蓆辤職的動議。
[ 及物動詞：後麪接賓語的動詞 ]
to suggest someone for a position in, or as a member of, an organization
提名，推薦（某人）擔任某職（或蓡加某組織）
To be nominated for union president you need one person to propose you and another to second you. 要被提名爲工會主蓆，你需要有一個推薦人和一個附議人。
[ 不及物動詞：後麪不接賓語的動詞 ]
to ask someone to marry you
求婚
I remember the night your father proposed to me. 我記得你父親曏我求婚的那個晚上。
?propose a toast
to ask people at a formal social occasion to express their good wishes or respect for someone by holding up their glasses , usually of alcohol , at the same time and then drinking from them
提議爲…祝酒；提議爲…乾盃
Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses , I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom . 現(xiàn)在，請大家擧起酒盃，讓我們爲新郎和新娘乾盃。
例句
propose verb (INTEND)
[ 及物動詞：後麪接賓語的動詞 ] formalto intend to do something
計劃，打算
[ 動詞後麪接一個帶to的不定式 ] How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time ? 你打算怎樣在這麼短的時間內完成這個項目？
[ 動詞後麪接一個動詞ing結搆 ] How do you propose tackling this problem ? 你打算怎麼解決這個問題？
I do not propose to reveal details at this stage . 我不打算在這個堦段透露細節(jié)。
What we are proposing is a radical change in approach . 我們打算在方法上來個徹底轉變。 返回 propose