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propose vt.计划,建议,向...提议,求(婚) vi.打算,求婚 The word propose comes from the Old French root words pro, meaning "forth" and poser, meaning "put, place." Using propose to refer to an offer of marriage was first recorded in the 1700s but the verb also has other meanings. It can mean to present for consideration or criticism, like proposing a four-day school week or "to nominate someone for an elected office or official post." ★★★★☆ 2009.5

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[prə'pəuz] The verb propose means "to suggest a plan," like the most well-known thing to propose: marriage. If you propose to your girlfriend, you propose getting married, and you probably give her a ring, too. Coinciding with the groundbreaking theory of biological evolution proposed by British naturalist Charles Darwin in the 1860s, British social philosopher Herbert Spencer put forward his own theory of biological and cultural evolution. 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。

英语单词	propose
英美音标	[prə'pəuz]
中文释义	vt.计划,建议,向...提议,求(婚) vi.打算,求婚
vocab简明	The verb propose means "to suggest a plan," like the most well-known thing to propose: marriage. If you propose to your girlfriend, you propose getting married, and you probably give her a ring, too.
vocab扩展	The word propose comes from the Old French root words pro, meaning "forth" and poser, meaning "put, place." Using propose to refer to an offer of marriage was first recorded in the 1700s but the verb also has other meanings. It can mean to present for consideration or criticism, like proposing a four-day school week or "to nominate someone for an elected office or official post."
真题原句	Coinciding with the groundbreaking theory of biological evolution proposed by British naturalist Charles Darwin in the 1860s, British social philosopher Herbert Spencer put forward his own theory of biological and cultural evolution.
柯林斯星级	★★★★☆
柯林斯解释	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。
来源	2009.5

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