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Propose Verb Proposed People Motion Toast 英[Prəˈpəʊz 美[Prəˈpoʊz

单词 propose
音标
英[prəˈpəʊz] 美[prəˈpoʊz]
解释
vt.提议,建议;打算,计划;推荐,提名;求婚;vi.做出计划,打算;求婚;
例句

VERB
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.
例:Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions...英国将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储物柜里晾干的。

VERB
打算;计划
If you propose to do something, you intend to do it.
例: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。
例: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?

VERB
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.
例: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。
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的运动可以用万有引力来解释。

VERB
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.
例: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。
例: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。

VERB
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.
例: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。

VERB
向…求婚
If you propose to someone, or propose marriage to them, you ask them to marry you.
例: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。
变形
third:proposes~done:proposed~ing:proposing~past:proposed~

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