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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。

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