propose
verbVerb Forms
Idioms | present simple I / you / we / they propose | |
| he / she / it proposes | |
| past simple proposed | |
| past participle proposed | |
| -ing form proposing |
- [transitive] (formal)
to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on 提议；建议 - propose something
The government proposed changes to the voting system. 政府建议修改表决制度。 The Board of Directors is proposing an amendment to Article I. 董事会提议对第一条进行修改。 The three countries had proposed a plan for him to hand over power to a chosen successor. 这三个国家为他提出了一个计划，将权力移交给一个选定的继任者。 What would you propose? 你想提什么建议？ Other services will not be affected by the proposed legislation. 其他服务将不受拟议立法的影响。 It is one of several proposed hospital developments around town. 这是镇上几个拟议中的医院开发项目之一。 Since the idea was first proposed, no action has been taken. 自从这个想法第一次被提出以来，还没有采取任何行动。 a proposed reform/rule/law/project 提议的改革/规则/法律/项目 This year we propose a tax increase of 3.9 percent. 今年我们提议增税3.9%。 - propose that…
She proposed that the book be banned. 她提议查禁这本书。 - (British English also)
She proposed that the book should be banned. 她提议查禁这本书。 - it is proposed that…
It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. 有人提议选出的主席任期为两年。 - propose doing something
He proposed changing the name of the company. 他建议更改公司的名称。 - it is proposed to do something
It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. 有人提议用公款支付这笔钱。
Extra ExamplesTopics Suggestions and adviceb2The measures have been proposed as a way of improving standards. 提议采取这些措施是为了提高质量。 The plan originally proposed was ruled completely unrealistic. 最初提出的计划被判定为完全不切实际。 the newly proposed amendments 新提出的修正案 She proposed a reduction in the state president's powers. 她建议削减总统的权力。 The proposed trip to Spain had to be cancelled at the last minute. 拟议中的西班牙之行不得不在最后一刻取消。 Are you seriously proposing that we should allow this situation to continue? 你建议我们应该任由这一局势持续下去是认真的吗？
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- seriously
- formally
- first
- …
- as
- for
- newly proposed
- recently proposed
- propose something
- [transitive] (formal)
to intend to do something 打算；希冀；计划 - propose to do something
What do you propose to do now? 现在你打算做什么？ - propose doing something
How do you propose getting home? 你打算怎么回家？ We do not propose to take any further action in the matter. 我们不打算在这件事上采取任何进一步的行动。
- propose to do something
- [intransitive, transitive]
to ask somebody to marry you 求婚 He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. 他担心他若求婚，她会拒绝。 - propose to somebody
She proposed to me! 她向我求婚了！ - propose something (to somebody)
to propose marriage 求婚
- [transitive]
to suggest something at a formal meeting and ask people to vote on it 提名；提出…供表决 - propose somebody (for/as something)
I propose Tom Ellis for chairman. 我提名汤姆 · 埃利斯做主席。 He was proposed for the job of treasurer. 他被提议担任财务主管一职。 - propose something
to propose a motion (= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate) 提出动议
- propose somebody (for/as something)
- [transitive] propose something (formal)
to suggest an explanation of something for people to consider 提供（解释）
suggest plan建议
intend意欲
marriage婚姻
at formal meeting正式会议
suggest explanation提出解释
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere ‘set forth’ (from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.
Idioms
propose a toast (to somebody) | propose somebody’s health
to ask people to wish somebody health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking （为某人）祝酒