单词 | proposition |
释义 | proposition —proposition /ˌprɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ aep /ˌprɑː.pə-/ noun [C] C1 an offer or suggestion, usually in business: » He wrote to me last week regarding a business proposition he thought might interest me.» I've put my proposition to the company director for his consideration.Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposalsF0 an idea or opinion: » They were debating the proposition that 'All people are created equal'.Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewThesaurus+: ↑Ideas, concepts and theories• • • Extra Examples:» So how does my proposition strike you ?» I'm afraid my mother-in-law's cooking is never a very tempting proposition.» Doing the walk in the rain wasn't a very attractive proposition.» It's a crazy idea, certainly not one of your better propositions.» I've got a business proposition to put to you.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for proposition ► F0 to ask someone who you are not in a relationship with if they would like to have sex with you: » I was propositioned by a complete stranger.Thesaurus+: ↑Sexual attraction , ↑Attractive |
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