新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

propose

英  [prəˈpəʊz]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • proposes , proposing , proposed

    1[T 及物动词] 建议

    If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon.

    近义词

    suggest

    双语例句

    例:

    Hamilton proposed a change in the traditional debating format.

    汉密尔顿建议对传统的辩论形式作一个改变。

    例:

    Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions.

    英国正准备提议对一些机构进行改革。

    例:

    It was George who first proposed that we dry clothes in that locker.

    是乔治首先提议我们把衣服挂在那个橱柜中晾干的。

    2[T 及物动词] 打算

    If you propose to do something, you intend to do it.

    双语例句

    例:

    It's still far from clear what action the government proposes to take over the affair.

    尚不清楚政府打算采取什么行动接手这件事。

    3[T 及物动词] 提出 , 提名

    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.

    双语例句

    例:

    He has proposed a resolution limiting the role of US troops.

    他提出了一项限制美军作用的决议。

    4[T 及物动词] 提出(理论或解释)

    If you propose a theory or an explanation, you state that it is possibly or probably true, because it fits in with the evidence that you have considered.

    双语例句

    例:

    This highlights a problem faced by people proposing theories of ball lightning.

    这凸显出那些提出球状闪电理论的人所面临的一个问题。 。

    例:

    Newton proposed that heavenly and terrestrial motion could be unified with the idea of gravity.

    牛顿提出,天体和地球运动可与万有引力思想结合起来。

    5[I 不及物动词] 求婚

    If you propose to someone, or propose marriage to them, you ask them to marry you.

    双语例句

    例:

    He proposed to his girlfriend over a public-address system.

    他在有线广播系统上向女友求婚。