propose
verb uk/prəˈpəʊz/ us/prəˈpoʊz/
(SUGGEST)
B2 [ T ]建议;提议;提出
to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider
[ + that ] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure. 我建议我们在预算没有宣布以前不要有任何支出。
[ + -ing verb ] He proposed dealing directly with the suppliers. 他提议直接和供应商打交道。
She proposed a boycott of the meeting. 她建议抵制这次会议。
He proposed a motion that the chairman resign. 他提出了一项让主席辞职的动议。
[ T ]提名，推荐（某人）担任某职（或参加某组织）
to suggest someone for a position in, or as a member of, an organization
To be nominated for union president you need one person to propose you and another to second you. 要被提名为工会主席，你需要有一个推荐人和一个附议人。
B2 [ I ]求婚
to ask someone to marry you
I remember the night your father proposed to me. 我记得你父亲向我求婚的那个晚上。
propose a toast 提议为…祝酒;提议为…干杯
to ask people at a formal social occasion to express their good wishes or respect for someone by holding up their glasses, usually of alcohol, at the same time and then drinking from them
Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom. 现在，请大家举起酒杯，让我们为新郎和新娘干杯。
- More examples
- Someone proposed a motion to increase the membership fee to £500 a year.
- Critics of the president have been pouring scorn on the plan ever since it was first proposed.
- Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.
- She proposes an exchange of contracts at two o'clock.
- What the government is proposing encroaches on the rights of individuals.
(INTEND)
B2 [ T ] formal计划，打算
to intend to do something
[ + to infinitive ] How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time? 你打算怎样在这么短的时间内完成这个项目？
[ + -ing verb ] How do you propose tackling this problem? 你打算怎么解决这个问题？
I do not propose to reveal details at this stage. 我不打算在这个阶段透露细节。
What we are proposing is a radical change in approach. 我们打算在方法上来个彻底转变。