| 单词 | propose |
| 释义 | propose —propose /prəˈpəʊz/ aep /-ˈpoʊz/ verb (SUGGEST) ↑Verb Endings for propose B2 [T] to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider: » [+ that] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure.» [+ -ing verb] He proposed dealing directly with the suppliers.» She proposed a boycott of the meeting.» He proposed a motion that the chairman resign.Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposalsF0 [T] to suggest someone for a position or as a member of an organization: » To be nominated for union president you need one person to propose you and another to second you.Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposalsThesaurus+: ↑Recruiting staff, applying for and accepting jobsB2 [I] to ask someone to marry you: » I remember the night your father proposed to me.Thesaurus+: ↑Making appeals and requestsThesaurus+: ↑Relating to weddingspropose a toastF0 to ask people at a formal social occasion to express their good wishes or respect for someone by holding up their glasses, usually of alcohol, at the same time and then drinking from them: » Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.Thesaurus+: ↑Drinking alcoholThesaurus+: ↑Celebrating and entertainingproposed /-ˈpəʊzd/ aep /-ˈpoʊzd/ adjective► B2» There have been huge demonstrations against the proposed factory closure.Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trapping • • • Extra Examples:» Someone proposed a motion to increase the membership fee to £500 a year.» Critics of the president have been pouring scorn on the plan ever since it was first proposed.» Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.» She proposes an exchange of contracts at two o'clock.» What the government is proposing encroaches on the rights of individuals.Common mistake: propose or offer?! Warning: choose the correct verb!! To talk about providing or supplying something such as an object or service, don't say 'propose', say offer:✗ This school proposes individual tuition on demand.» This school offers individual tuition on demand.verb [T] FORMAL (INTEND) ↑Verb Endings for propose ► B2 to intend to do something: » [+ to infinitive] How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time scale?» [+ -ing verb] How do you propose tackling this problem?» I do not propose to reveal details at this stage.» What we are proposing is a radical change in approach.Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trapping |
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