[with obj.]put forward (an idea or plan) for consideration or discussion by others 提出,提议,建议 he proposed a new nine-point peace plan. 他提出一项新的九点和平计划。 [with infinitive]he proposed to attend the meeting. 他提议去参加会议。 [with clause]I proposed that the government should retain a 51 per cent stake in the company. 我提出政府应当在该公司保留51%的股份。 ■nominate (someone) for an elected office or as a member of a society 提名,推荐 Roy Thomson was proposed as chairman. 罗伊•汤姆森被提名当主席。 ■put forward (a motion) to a legislature or committee (向立法机构或委员会)提交(动议) the government put its slim majority to the test by proposing a vote of confidence. 政府提出的投信任票使其微弱多数面临考验。
[no obj.]make an offer of marriage to someone 向某人求婚 I have already proposed to Sarah. 我已经向萨拉求婚。
常用词组 propose marriage
make an offer of marriage to someone 求婚
propose a toast (或 propose someone's health)
ask a group of people at a social occasion to drink to the health and happiness of a specified person 提议(为某人健康和幸福)干杯 the Lord Mayor proposed a toast to the Queen. 市长大人提议为女王干杯。
派生 proposer noun 语源
Middle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere (see proponent), but influenced by Latin propositus 'put or set forth' and Old French poser 'to place'