propose

[US]/prəˈpəʊz/
[UK]/prəˈpoʊz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. 提议;建议;计划;求婚
Word Forms
过去分词proposed
过去式proposed
第三人称单数proposes
现在分词proposing

Phrases & Collocations

propose marriage

求婚

propose to someone

向某人求婚

propose a toast

敬酒;举杯

propose someone for

推荐某人(参加某组织);提名某人(任某职)

propose to do

建议做...

Example Sentences

propose marriage to a girl

向一个姑娘求婚

propose a change in the law.

提议修改法律

propose a solution to a problem;

提出解决问题的方案;

I propose to go on Tuesday.

我想星期二去。

pose a threat.See Synonyms at propose

进行威胁参见 propose

a proposed ban on cigarette advertising.

拟议中对香烟广告的禁止。

the proposed site of a hydroelectric dam.

一座水电堤坝拟议的选址。

the proposed wealth tax was stillborn.

提议的财产税胎死腹中。

the extreme technicality of the proposed constitution.

拟议章程的极度专业性。

the proposed investment was economically viable.

所提议的投资从经济上说是可行的。

I proposed to speak for an hour.

我想讲一小时。

be proposed as a candidate for

被推荐为 ...候选人

I propose to set off immediately.

我建议马上动身。

proposed to buy and run a farm.

打算购买并经营一个农场

This is the model of the proposed new airport.

这就是拟建的新机场模型。

They proposed to make arrangement beforehand.

他们提议事先做好安排。

I propose resting for an hour.

我建议休息一小时。

I propose that he should leave now.

我建议他现在就走。

I propose him as a candidate for the presidency.

我提名他为总统候选人。

Did he propose marriage to you?

他向你求婚了吗?

Real-world Examples

And things unknown proposed as things forgot.

教育人类,必须以潜移默化的方式;对方未知之事权当是他遗忘了而已。

Source: The Weaknesses of Human Nature (Part 2)

When the glasses are full, instead of proposing a toast, I'm gonna propose.

然后等酒斟好了,我不会敬酒 我会向她求婚。

Source: Friends Season 6

Hailey, how did he propose to you?

海莉,贾斯汀怎么向你求婚的?

Source: 73 Quick Questions and Answers with Celebrities (Bilingual Selection)

Then why did you propose to me?

那你为什么向我求婚?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

But you haven't proposed to me yet.

但你还没向我求婚呢。

Source: Not to be taken lightly.

Is that what you're proposing for India?

这是印度的计划吗?

Source: NPR News Compilation November 2017

What could your ladyship propose by it?

请问你老人家究竟有何见教?”

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

Celebrating romance, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, guys proposing.

庆祝浪漫,庆祝生日,纪念日,男人求婚。

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2021 Collection

So what do you propose we do?

那你建议我们该怎么做?

Source: Deadly Women

Several reforms have been proposed to regulate PBMs.

目前已经提出了几项管理这个机构的改革。

Source: The story of origin

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