propose
verb
prəˈpəʊz verb
1
SUGGEST
建议
formal to suggest something as a plan or course of action You something someone. Note that in spoken English, people do not usually use ‘propose’ to make suggestions. They usually use . 注意在英语口语中人们表示提建议时通常不用 propose，而是用 let's。 T |
the changes currently proposed by the local planning authorities
目前由地方规划局提议的改革
the proposed budget cuts
所提出的预算削减
propose that
In his speech he proposed that the UN should set up an emergency centre for the environment.
在演讲中他建议联合国建立一个环境应急中心。
propose doing sth
The report also proposes extending the motorway.
那份报告还建议扩建这条高速公路。
He proposed a possible solution to me (NOT 不说 He proposed me a possible solution) .
他向我提出了一个可能的解决方法。
2
MEETING
会议
to formally suggest a course of action at a meeting and ask people to vote on it 〔在会议上〕正式提议，提付表决 T
propose a motion/amendment/resolution etc
The resolution was proposed by the chairman of the International Committee.
那项决议是由国际委员会主席提出的。
propose sb for sth
Mr Leesom proposed Mrs Banks for the position of Treasurer (=he suggested formally that she should be the treasurer) .
利森姆先生提议由班克斯太太担任财务主管。
3
THEORY
理论
to suggest an idea, method etc as an answer to a scientific question or as a better way of doing something 提出〔某观点、方法等〕 T
A number of theories have been proposed to explain the phenomenon.
提出了一些理论来解释这种现象。
4
INTEND
打算
to intend to do something [正式] 打算，计划 T | formal
propose to do sth
How does he propose to deal with the situation?
他打算如何对付这种局面？
propose doing sth
We still don’t know how the company proposes raising the money.
我们仍然不知道公司准备如何筹集资金。
5
MARRIAGE
结婚
a. to ask someone to marry you, especially in a formal way b. to ask someone to marry you [正式] 求婚 I | formal
[+ to ]
Shaun proposed to me only six months after we met.
我们相识仅六个月，肖恩就向我求婚了。
6
propose a toast (to sb)
to formally ask a group of people at a social event to join you in wishing someone success, happiness, etc as they raise and drink a glass of wine （为某人）祝酒
I’d like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.
我提议为新郎和新娘干杯。