propose
verb OPAL W
/prəˈpəʊz/
/prəˈpəʊz/
动词形式
Idioms | present simple I / you / we / they propose | /prəˈpəʊz/ /prəˈpəʊz/ |
| he / she / it proposes | /prəˈpəʊzɪz/ /prəˈpəʊzɪz/ |
| past simple proposed | /prəˈpəʊzd/ /prəˈpəʊzd/ |
| past participle proposed | /prəˈpəʊzd/ /prəˈpəʊzd/ |
| -ing form proposing | /prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/ /prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/ |
- [transitive] (formal) to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on
提议；建议 - propose something The government proposed changes to the voting system.
政府建议修改表决制度。 - The Board of Directors is proposing an amendment to Article I.
董事会提议对第一条进行修改。 - The three countries had proposed a plan for him to hand over power to a chosen successor.
这三个国家为他提出了一个计划，将权力移交给一个选定的继任者。 - What would you propose?
你想提什么建议？ - Other services will not be affected by the proposed legislation.
其他服务将不受拟议立法的影响。 - It is one of several proposed hospital developments around town.
这是镇上几个拟议中的医院开发项目之一。 - Since the idea was first proposed, no action has been taken.
自从这个想法第一次被提出以来，还没有采取任何行动。 - a proposed reform/rule/law/project
提议的改革/规则/法律/项目 - This year we propose a tax increase of 3.9 percent.
今年我们提议增税3.9%。 - propose that… She proposed that the book be banned.
她提议查禁这本书。 - (British English 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。 - propose doing something He proposed changing the name of the company.
他建议更改公司的名称。 - it is proposed to do something It was proposed to pay the money from public funds.
有人提议用公款支付这笔钱。
Topics Suggestions and adviceb2- The measures have been proposed as a way of improving standards.
提议采取这些措施是为了提高质量。 - The plan originally proposed was ruled completely unrealistic.
最初提出的计划被判定为完全不切实际。 - the newly proposed amendments
新提出的修正案 - She proposed a reduction in the state president's powers.
她建议削减总统的权力。 - The proposed trip to Spain had to be cancelled at the last minute.
拟议中的西班牙之行不得不在最后一刻取消。 - Are you seriously proposing that we should allow this situation to continue?
你建议我们应该任由这一局势持续下去是认真的吗？
Collocations Dictionaryadverb- seriously
- formally
- first
- …
- as
- for
- newly proposed
- recently proposed
- propose something The government proposed changes to the voting system.
- [transitive] (formal) to intend to do something
打算；希冀；计划 - propose to do something What do you propose to do now?
现在你打算做什么？ - propose doing something How do you propose getting home?
你打算怎么回家？ - We do not propose to take any further action in the matter.
我们不打算在这件事上采取任何进一步的行动。
- propose to do something What do you propose to do now?
- [intransitive, transitive] to ask somebody 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。 - propose to somebody She proposed to me!
她向我求婚了！ - propose something (to somebody) to propose marriage
求婚
WordfinderTopics Life stagesb2- best man
- bride
- ceremony
- engaged
- honeymoon
- marriage
- propose
- reception
- stag night
- wedding
- He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse.
- [transitive] to suggest something at a formal meeting and ask people to vote on it
提名；提出…供表决 - propose somebody (for/as something) I propose Tom Ellis for chairman.
我提名汤姆 · 埃利斯做主席。 - He was proposed for the job of treasurer.
他被提议担任财务主管一职。 - propose something to propose a motion (= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate)
提出动议
WordfinderTopics Suggestions and advicec1- argument
- ayes
- chair
- debate
- the floor
- motion
- propose
- second
- speak
- vote
- propose somebody (for/as something) I propose Tom Ellis for chairman.
- [transitive] propose something (formal) to suggest an explanation of something for people to consider
提供（解释） - 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。
- She proposed a possible solution to the mystery.
suggest plan建议
intend意欲
marriage婚姻
at formal meeting正式会议
suggest explanation提出解释
词源Middle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere ‘set forth’ (from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.
Idioms
propose a toast (to somebody) | propose somebody’s health
- to ask people to wish somebody 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！
- I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.