| 单词 | proposer |
| 释义 | proposepropose /prəˈpoʊz/ ●●○ W3 verb 1[transitive] to formally suggest something such as a plan or course of action, often when the plan, etc. is later voted on: A number of changes have been proposed.propose that What do you propose that Michael do?propose doing something They proposed sending troops to the area.propose to do something One council member proposed to close three of the schools.propose a motion/amendment/rule etc. She proposed the motion at the next board meeting.propose something to somebody No other plan had been proposed to the resident.propose somebody for something Mr. Nelson proposed him for the award (=suggested that he receive the award).2[transitive] formal to intend to do something: propose to do something What do you propose to do about it?3a)[intransitive] to ask someone to marry you, especially in a formal way: propose to Did he propose to her? b)propose marriage formal to ask someone to marry you4[transitive] formal to suggest an idea, method, etc. as an answer to a scientific question: propose that It has been proposed that Japanese and Korean are descendants of a common language.5propose a toast (to somebody) to formally ask a group of people at a social event to join you in wishing someone success, happiness, etc., while raising a glass and then drinking from it [Origin: 1300–1400 Old French proposer, from Latin proponere, from ponere to put]—proposer noun [countable] |
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