propose

propose
verb

[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

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'

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