| 释义 |
pro·pose /prəʊˈpəʊz/ vt. | vi. | phr.
❶ vt.
1. 提出；提议，建议
propose a new method 提出一种新方法
a proposed bill 提案
propose a motion 提出动议
We propose a change (或 making a change 或 to make a change 或 that a change should be made). 我们建议作一点改变。
When she was very ill, her lawyer had proposed to her that she might like to make a will. 在她病重时，她的律师建议她不妨立一遗嘱。
2. 提(名)，推荐
be proposed as a candidate 被提名为候选人
He proposed his new neighbour for club (membership). 他推荐他的新邻居加入俱乐部。
3. 提议祝(酒)；提议为…干杯
propose a toast to the bride 提议为新娘干杯
propose sb.'s health 提议为某人的健康干杯
4. 打算，计划
He proposes an early holiday in the spring. 他想提早在春天休假。
We propose leaving (或 to leave) at noon. 我们打算在中午离开。
a proposed trip to Africa 拟议中的非洲之行
5. (常指男子)求(婚)
Did he propose marriage to you? 他向你求婚了吗?
❷ vi.
1. 提出建议；作出计划
2. 求婚
He proposed to her on bended knee. 他跪着向她求婚。
Perhaps neither of them will propose for her. 也许他们当中谁也不会向她求婚。
3. 〈废〉进行会谈(或讨论)
[< OFr proposer < L prōpōnere to display <PRO-¹ + pōnere to place] phr. Man proposes, God disposes. 见 man¹ |