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VERB
提出；建議；提議
If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon.
例句
Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions...
英國將提議對一些機構進行改革。
It was George who first proposed that we dry clothes in that locker.
是喬治首先提議我們把衣服掛在那個儲物柜里晾干的。
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VERB
打算；計劃
If you propose to do something, you intend to do it.
例句
It's still far from clear what action the government proposes to take over the affair...
政府打算采取何種行動處理該事件仍然十分不明朗。
And where do you propose building such a huge thing?
那么你打算在哪里建這么一個龐然大物呢？
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VERB
提出（理論或解釋）
If you propose a theory or an explanation, you state that it is possibly or probably true, because it fits in with the evidence that you have considered.
例句
This highlights a problem faced by people proposing theories of ball lightning...
這使得球狀閃電理論的提出者所面臨的一個問題凸顯出來。
Newton proposed that heavenly and terrestrial motion could be unified with the idea of gravity.
牛頓提出天體和地球的運動可以用萬有引力來解釋。
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VERB
提出；提名；推薦
If you propose a motion for debate, or a candidate for election, you begin the debate or the election procedure by formally stating your support for that motion or candidate.
例句
A delegate from Siberia proposed a resolution that he stand down as party chairman...
一名來自西伯利亞的代表提議他辭去黨主席的職務。
I asked Robin Balfour and Derek Haig to propose and second me.
我請羅賓·鮑爾弗和德里克·黑格提名并支持我。
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VERB
提議祝（酒）；提議為…干杯
If you propose a toast to someone or something, you ask people to drink a toast to them.
例句
Usually the bride's father proposes a toast to the health of the bride and groom.
通常新娘的父親會提議為新郎新娘的健康干杯。
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VERB
向…求婚
If you propose to someone, or propose marriage to them, you ask them to marry you.
例句
He had proposed to Isabel the day after taking his seat in Parliament.
當選議員的第二天，他向伊莎貝爾求婚了。