mid-14c., from Old French proposer "propose, advance, suggest" (12c.), from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + poser "put, place" (see pose (v.1)). Meaning "make an offer of marriage" is first recorded 1764. Related: Proposed; proposing. See also propone, which coexisted with this word for a time.
中文解释
1. pro- "forward, forth" + pos- + -e.2. 含义：put forward, put forth. => bring forth a proposition or argument.
实用例句
1. And where do you propose building such a huge thing?
那么你打算在哪里建这么一个庞然大物呢？
来自柯林斯例句
2. Lavalais raised his glass to propose a toast to the newlyweds.
拉瓦雷举起酒杯，提议为新婚夫妇干杯。
来自柯林斯例句
3. I asked Robin Balfour and Derek Haig to propose and second me.
我请罗宾·鲍尔弗和德里克·黑格提名并支持我。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions.
英国将提议对一些机构进行改革。
来自柯林斯例句
5. I would like to propose a vote of thanks to our host.