| 词组 | propose |
| 释义 | propose ◊ suggestions If someone proposes a plan or idea, they suggest it so that other people can think about it and decide on it. Someone may propose a different solution. This would help them to become accustomed to the methods we proposed. You can say that someone proposes that something should be done or proposes that something be done. They proposed that political strikes should be made illegal. The staff association proposed that a mediator be nominated. Note that you do not use a 'to'-infinitive in sentences like these. You do not say, for example, 'The staff association proposed a mediator to be nominated'. ◊ intentions However, if you intend to do something yourself, you can say that you propose to do it. I propose to focus attention on one type of resource. I propose to stay in this neighbourhood. You can also say that you propose doing something. So what do you propose doing now? Note that you do not say that you 'propose to not do' something. You say that you do not propose to do it. I do not propose to get deeply involved in it. I do not propose to discuss this matter. |
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