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propose propose ★★★★☆/prəpo͟ʊz/1[VERB	动词]提出；建议；提议 If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon.   [V n/-ing]  [V that]Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions...英国将提议对一些机构进行改革。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储物柜里晾干的。2[VERB	动词]打算；计划 If you propose to do something, you intend to do it.   [V to-inf]  [V -ing]  [Also V n]It's still far from clear what action the government proposes to take over the affair...政府打算采取何种行动处理该事件仍然十分不明朗。And where do you propose building such a huge thing?那么你打算在哪里建这么一个庞然大物呢？3[VERB	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.   [V n]  [V that]  [FORMAL 正式]This highlights a problem faced by people proposing theories of ball lightning...这使得球状闪电理论的提出者所面临的一个问题凸显出来。Newton proposed that heavenly and terrestrial motion could be unified with the idea of gravity.牛顿提出天体和地球的运动可以用万有引力来解释。4[VERB	动词]提出；提名；推荐 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.   [V n]  [Also V that]A delegate from Siberia proposed a resolution that he stand down as party chairman...一名来自西伯利亚的代表提议他辞去党主席的职务。I asked Robin Balfour and Derek Haig to propose and second me.我请罗宾·鲍尔弗和德里克·黑格提名并支持我。proposer...Mr Ian Murch, the proposer of the motion.伊恩·默奇先生，该动议的提议者5[VERB	动词]提议祝（酒）；提议为…干杯 If you propose a toast to someone or something, you ask people to drink a toast to them.   [V n]Usually the bride's father proposes a toast to the health of the bride and groom.通常新娘的父亲会提议为新郎新娘的健康干杯。6[VERB	动词]向…求婚 If you propose to someone, or propose marriage to them, you ask them to marry you.   [V to n]  [Also V]He had proposed to Isabel the day after taking his seat in Parliament.当选议员的第二天，他向伊莎贝尔求婚了。 proposepro‧pose /prəˈpəʊz $ -ˈpoʊz/ ●●○ W2 verb  Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1suggest [transitive] formal to suggest something as a plan or course of action → proposal:  The changes were first proposed last year. the proposed budget cutspropose (that) In his speech he proposed that the UN should set up an emergency centre for the environment.propose doing something The report also proposes expanding the airport.propose something to somebody He proposed a compromise to me.► see thesaurus at suggestRegisterIn everyday English, people usually say that someone puts forward plans, ideas etc, rather than proposes them:· The idea was first put forward by a German scientist.2meeting [transitive] to formally suggest a course of action at a meeting and ask people to vote on itpropose a motion/amendment/resolution etc The resolution was proposed by the chairman of the International Committee.propose somebody for something Mr Leesom proposed Mrs Banks for the position of Treasurer  (=he suggested formally that she should be the treasurer).3theory [transitive] to suggest an idea, method etc as an answer to a scientific question or as a better way of doing something:  A number of theories have been proposed to explain the phenomenon.4intend [transitive] formal to intend to do somethingpropose to do something How does he propose to deal with the situation?propose doing something We still don’t know how the company proposes raising the money.5marriage a)[intransitive] to ask someone to marry you, especially in a formal waypropose to Shaun proposed to me only six months after we met. b)propose marriage formal to ask someone to marry you6propose a toast (to somebody) to formally ask a group of people at a social event to join you in wishing someone success, happiness, etc as they raise and drink a glass of wine:  I’d like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.GRAMMAR: Patterns with propose• In everyday English, you propose that someone does something: · I propose that Ms Hallam is appointed.• In more formal English, you propose that someone do something, using the base form of the verb  (=infinitive without ‘to’): · I propose that Ms Hallam be appointed. ✗Don’t say:  I propose Ms Hallam to be appointed.• You can also use the base form when talking about the past: · I proposed that Ms Hallam be appointed.• You propose that someone should do something: · He proposed that we should have another meeting. This pattern is used especially in British English.• You say it was proposed that someone  (should) do something: · It was proposed that we (should) have another meeting.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS

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         你想提什么建议？                          proposethat…                          ◆          She proposed that the book be banned.          她提议查禁这本书。                          ◆          (            BrE also)                    She proposed that the book should be banned.          她提议查禁这本书。                it is proposed that…                  ◆          It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years.          有人提议选出的主席任期为两年。                          proposedoing sth                          ◆          He proposed changing the name of the company.          他建议更改公司的名称。                it is proposed to do sth                  ◆          It was proposed to pay the money from public funds.          有人提议用公款支付这笔钱。                            intend        意欲                    2        ★                  [transitive          ]                          (            formal)                    to intend to do sth            打算；希冀；计划                                    proposeto do sth                          ◆          What do you propose to do now?          现在你打算做什么？                          proposedoing sth                          ◆          How do you propose getting home?          你打算怎么回家？                            marriage        婚姻                    3        ★                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          to ask sb to marry you            求婚                                    ◆          He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse.          他担心他若求婚，她会拒绝。                          proposeto sb                          ◆          She proposed to me!          她向我求婚了！                          proposesth (to sb)                          ◆          to propose marriage          求婚                            at formal meeting        正式会议                    4                  [transitive          ]                          to suggest sth at a formal meeting and ask people to vote on it            提名；提出…供表决                                    proposesb (for/as sth)                          ◆          I propose Tom Ellis for chairman.          我提名汤姆 · 埃利斯做主席。                          proposesth                          ◆          to            propose a motion            (= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate)                    提出动议                          ☞compare                                                    oppose                                                     (1              )                                ,                                                    second                                      1                         v.                                      suggest explanation        提出解释                    5                  [transitive          ]                          proposesth                          (            formal)                    to suggest an explanation of sth for people to consider            提供（解释）                                    SYN                                                    propound                                                              ◆          She proposed a possible solution to the mystery.          她提出了对这个奥秘的一种可能的解答。                            IDIOM              propose a ˈtoast (to sb) | propose sb's ˈhealth                              to ask people to wish sb health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking              （为某人）祝酒                                            ◆            I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.            我提议为新郎新娘的幸福干杯！                                      propose      proposes      proposed      proposing                  pro·pose              /        prəˈpəʊz                ;          NAmE                prəˈpoʊz                /             www.ankiedu.club

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Collins	propose ★★★★☆ /prəpo͟ʊz/ 1 [VERB 动词]提出；建议；提议 If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon. [V n/-ing] [V that] Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions... 英国将提议对一些机构进行改革。 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储物柜里晾干的。 2 [VERB 动词]打算；计划 If you propose to do something, you intend to do it. [V to-inf] [V -ing] [Also V n] It's still far from clear what action the government proposes to take over the affair... 政府打算采取何种行动处理该事件仍然十分不明朗。 And where do you propose building such a huge thing? 那么你打算在哪里建这么一个庞然大物呢？ 3 [VERB 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. [V n] [V that] [FORMAL 正式] This highlights a problem faced by people proposing theories of ball lightning... 这使得球状闪电理论的提出者所面临的一个问题凸显出来。 Newton proposed that heavenly and terrestrial motion could be unified with the idea of gravity. 牛顿提出天体和地球的运动可以用万有引力来解释。 4 [VERB 动词]提出；提名；推荐 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. [V n] [Also V that] A delegate from Siberia proposed a resolution that he stand down as party chairman... 一名来自西伯利亚的代表提议他辞去党主席的职务。 I asked Robin Balfour and Derek Haig to propose and second me. 我请罗宾·鲍尔弗和德里克·黑格提名并支持我。 proposer ...Mr Ian Murch, the proposer of the motion. 伊恩·默奇先生，该动议的提议者 5 [VERB 动词]提议祝（酒）；提议为…干杯 If you propose a toast to someone or something, you ask people to drink a toast to them. [V n] Usually the bride's father proposes a toast to the health of the bride and groom. 通常新娘的父亲会提议为新郎新娘的健康干杯。 6 [VERB 动词]向…求婚 If you propose to someone, or propose marriage to them, you ask them to marry you. [V to n] [Also V] He had proposed to Isabel the day after taking his seat in Parliament. 当选议员的第二天，他向伊莎贝尔求婚了。
Oxford	pro·pose ★ / prəˈpəʊz ; NAmE prəˈpoʊz / verb suggest plan 建议 1 ★ [transitive ] ( formal) to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on 提议；建议 proposesth ◆ The government proposed changes to the voting system. 政府建议修改表决制度。 ◆ What would you propose? 你想提什么建议？ proposethat… ◆ She proposed that the book be banned. 她提议查禁这本书。 ◆ ( BrE also) She proposed that the book should be banned. 她提议查禁这本书。 it is proposed that… ◆ It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. 有人提议选出的主席任期为两年。 proposedoing sth ◆ He proposed changing the name of the company. 他建议更改公司的名称。 it is proposed to do sth ◆ It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. 有人提议用公款支付这笔钱。 intend 意欲 2 ★ [transitive ] ( formal) to intend to do sth 打算；希冀；计划 proposeto do sth ◆ What do you propose to do now? 现在你打算做什么？ proposedoing sth ◆ How do you propose getting home? 你打算怎么回家？ marriage 婚姻 3 ★ [intransitive , transitive ] to ask sb to marry you 求婚 ◆ He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. 他担心他若求婚，她会拒绝。 proposeto sb ◆ She proposed to me! 她向我求婚了！ proposesth (to sb) ◆ to propose marriage 求婚 at formal meeting 正式会议 4 [transitive ] to suggest sth at a formal meeting and ask people to vote on it 提名；提出…供表决 proposesb (for/as sth) ◆ I propose Tom Ellis for chairman. 我提名汤姆 · 埃利斯做主席。 proposesth ◆ to propose a motion (= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate) 提出动议 ☞compare oppose (1 ) , second 1 v. suggest explanation 提出解释 5 [transitive ] proposesth ( formal) to suggest an explanation of sth for people to consider 提供（解释） SYN propound ◆ She proposed a possible solution to the mystery. 她提出了对这个奥秘的一种可能的解答。 IDIOM propose a ˈtoast (to sb) \| propose sb's ˈhealth to ask people to wish sb health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking （为某人）祝酒 ◆ I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom. 我提议为新郎新娘的幸福干杯！ propose proposes proposed proposing pro·pose / prəˈpəʊz ; NAmE prəˈpoʊz /
LDC	proposepro‧pose /prəˈpəʊz $ -ˈpoʊz/ ●●○ W2 verb Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1suggest [transitive] formal to suggest something as a plan or course of action → proposal: The changes were first proposed last year. the proposed budget cutspropose (that) In his speech he proposed that the UN should set up an emergency centre for the environment.propose doing something The report also proposes expanding the airport.propose something to somebody He proposed a compromise to me.► see thesaurus at suggest RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say that someone puts forward plans, ideas etc, rather than proposes them:· The idea was first put forward by a German scientist.2meeting [transitive] to formally suggest a course of action at a meeting and ask people to vote on itpropose a motion/amendment/resolution etc The resolution was proposed by the chairman of the International Committee.propose somebody for something Mr Leesom proposed Mrs Banks for the position of Treasurer (=he suggested formally that she should be the treasurer).3theory [transitive] to suggest an idea, method etc as an answer to a scientific question or as a better way of doing something: A number of theories have been proposed to explain the phenomenon.4intend [transitive] formal to intend to do somethingpropose to do something How does he propose to deal with the situation?propose doing something We still don’t know how the company proposes raising the money.5marriage a)[intransitive] to ask someone to marry you, especially in a formal waypropose to Shaun proposed to me only six months after we met. b)propose marriage formal to ask someone to marry you6propose a toast (to somebody) to formally ask a group of people at a social event to join you in wishing someone success, happiness, etc as they raise and drink a glass of wine: I’d like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.GRAMMAR: Patterns with propose• In everyday English, you propose that someone does something: · I propose that Ms Hallam is appointed.• In more formal English, you propose that someone do something, using the base form of the verb (=infinitive without ‘to’): · I propose that Ms Hallam be appointed. ✗Don’t say: I propose Ms Hallam to be appointed.• You can also use the base form when talking about the past: · I proposed that Ms Hallam be appointed.• You propose that someone should do something: · He proposed that we should have another meeting. This pattern is used especially in British English.• You say it was proposed that someone (should) do something: · It was proposed that we (should) have another meeting.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS
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Propose Proposed Formal Sth Suggest People [V Verb