propose

propose

[prə'pəuz]

v.打算, 计划, 向 ... 提议, 求婚

例句与用法：

I wish to propose a toast to our friendship.

我提议为我们的友谊干杯。

He proposed that a change should be made.

他建议做一些改变。

Did he propose to you?

他向你求婚了吗？

词形变化：

名词: proposer | 动词过去式: proposed | 动词过去分词: proposed | 动词现在分词: proposing | 动词第三人称单数: proposes |

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vt.

1. 提议, 建议, 提出[+v-ing][+(that)]

It was proposed we go to the station to meet our guests.

有人建议我们去车站接客人。

He proposed building a bridge across this river.

他建议在这条河上造一座桥。

He proposed a get-together this weekend.

他建议本周末聚会。

2. 提(名), 推荐

I proposed Mr. Hunter for the job.

我提议亨特先生来干这工作。

3. 计划, 打算[+to-v]

They propose to begin tonight.

他们打算今晚开始。

4. 求(婚)

5. 提议祝(酒), 提议为……干杯

He proposed a toast to both the bride and bridegroom.

他提议为新娘和新郎干杯。

vi.

1. 提出建议

2. 求婚[(+to)]

Have you proposed to Ann?

你向安妮求婚了吗?

短语词组：

propose to

1. 向……求婚

Tom proposed to Mary the other day.

几天前汤姆向玛丽求婚了。