| 单词 | proposition |
| 释义 | proposition n. & v. --n 1. a statement or assertion. 2. a scheme proposed; a proposal. 3. Logic a statement consisting of subject and predicate that is subject to proof or disproof. 4. colloq. a problem, opponent, prospect, etc. that is to be dealt with (a difficult proposition). 5. Math. a formal statement of a theorem or problem, often including the demonstration. 6. a an enterprise etc. with regard to its likelihood of commercial etc. success. b a person regarded similarly. 7. colloq. a sexual proposal. --vtr. colloq. make a proposal (esp. of sexual intercourse) to (he propositioned her). Phrases and idioms not a proposition unlikely to succeed. Derivatives propositional adj. Etymology: ME f. OF proposition or L propositio (as PROPOUND) |
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