propose

英 [prə'pəʊz]美 [prə'poz]

vt. 建议；打算，计划；求婚

vi. 建议；求婚；打算

助记提示

1. pro- "forward, forth" + pos- + -e.
2. 含义：put forward, put forth. => bring forth a proposition or argument.

中文词源

propose 提议，建议，求婚

pro-,向前，-pos,放置，词源同position,composite.引申诸相关词义。

英文词源

propose

propose: see purpose

propose (v.)

mid-14c., from Old French proposer "propose, advance, suggest" (12c.), from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + poser "put, place" (see pose (v.1)). Meaning "make an offer of marriage" is first recorded 1764. Related: Proposed; proposing. See also propone, which coexisted with this word for a time.

双语例句

1. 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？

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2. Lavalais raised his glass to propose a toast to the newlyweds.

拉瓦雷举起酒杯，提议为新婚夫妇干杯。

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3. 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。

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4. Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions.

英国将提议对一些机构进行改革。

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5. I would like to propose a vote of thanks to our host.

我提议对我们的主人表示感谢。

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