今日单词 |
propose |
vt. 提议，建议; 打算，计划; 推荐; 求婚; vi. 做出计划，打算; 求婚; |
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形近词
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proposal |
n. 提议; 建议; 求婚; 〈美〉投标; |
promise |
vt. 允诺，许诺; 给人以…的指望或希望; vi. 许诺; 有指望，有前途; n. 许诺; 希望，指望; 允诺的东西; |
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promote |
vt. 促进，推进; 提升，助长; 促销; 使（学生）升级; 宣传，推广; vi. 成为王后或其他大于卒的子; |
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repose |
n. 休息，安眠，宁静; vt. 将（手臂等）靠在某人（某物）上; |
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purpose |
n. 意志; 目的; 作用; （进行中的）行动; vt. 有意; 打算; 企图（做）; 决意（做）; |
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近义词 |
Suggest；offer；advise |
propose
英[prəˈpəʊz] 美 [prəˈpoʊz] CET4 | CET6 | 考研 | IELTS | TOEFL
vt. 提议，建议; 打算，计划; 推荐，提名; 求婚;
vi. 做出计划，打算; 求婚;
词根：pro向前+pose放置→向前呈，呈出→propose提出，建议
① (VERB) 提出；建议；提议
If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think aboutand decide upon.
● Britain is about topropose changes to some institutions...
英国将提议对一些机构进行改革。
● It was George who firstproposed that we dry clothes in that locker.
是乔治首先提议我们把衣服挂在那个储物柜里晾干的。
② (VERB) 打算；计划
If you propose to do something, you intend to do it.
● It's still far fromclear what action the government proposes to take over the affair...
政府打算采取何种行动处理该事件仍然十分不明朗。
● And where do you proposebuilding such a huge thing?
那么你打算在哪里建这么一个庞然大物呢？
③ (VERB) 提出（理论或解释）
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.
● This highlights aproblem faced by people proposing theories of ball lightning...
这使得球状闪电理论的提出者所面临的一个问题凸显出来。
● Newton proposed thatheavenly and terrestrial motion could be unified with the idea of gravity.
牛顿提出天体和地球的运动可以用万有引力来解释。
④ (VERB) 提出；提名；推荐 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.
● A delegate from Siberiaproposed a resolution that he stand down as party chairman...
一名来自西伯利亚的代表提议他辞去党主席的职务。
● I asked Robin Balfourand 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。
⑤ (VERB) 提议祝（酒）；提议为…干杯
If you propose a toastto someone or something, you ask people to drink a toast to them.
● Usually the bride'sfather proposes a toast to the health of the bride and groom.
通常新娘的父亲会提议为新郎新娘的健康干杯。
⑥ (VERB) 向…求婚
If you propose to someone, or propose marriage to them, you ask them to marry you.
● He had proposed toIsabel the day after taking his seat in Parliament.
当选议员的第二天，他向伊莎贝尔求婚了。
形近词：
1、proposal
英 [prəˈpəʊzl] 美[prəˈpoʊzl] CET4 | CET6 | 考研 | IELTS | TOEFL | GRE
n. 提议;建议; 求婚; 〈美〉投标;
词根：pro向前+pos放→al名词后缀→向前放→proposal提建议
① (N-COUNT) 提议；建议；提案
A proposal is a plan oran idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon.
● The President is to putforward new proposals for resolving the country's constitutional crisis...
总统将提出解决国家宪法危机的新议案。
● ...the government'sproposals to abolish free health care...
政府关于废除免费医疗保健的提案
② (N-COUNT) 求婚
A proposal is the actof asking someone to marry you.
● After a three-weekendcourtship, Pamela accepted Randolph's proposal of marriage.
经过3个周末的追求之后，帕梅拉接受了伦道夫的求婚。
2、promise
英 [ˈprɒmɪs] 美[ˈprɑmɪs] CET4 | CET6 | 考研 | IELTS
vt. 允诺，许诺;给人以…的指望或希望; 保证;
vi. 许诺;有指望，有前途;
n. 许诺;希望，指望; 允诺的东西;
3、promote
英 [prəˈməʊt] 美 [prəˈmoʊt] CET4 | CET6 | 考研 | IELTS | TOEFL | GRE
vt. 促进，推进; 提升，助长; 促销; 使（学生）升级; 宣传，推广;
vi. 成为王后或其他大于卒的子;
词根：pro向前，在前+mot动+e→向前动→promote促进
① (VERB) 促进；增进；提倡
If people promote something, they help or encourage it to happen,increase, or spread.
● You don't have to sacrifice environmental protection to promoteeconomic growth...
不必为了促进经济增长而牺牲环境保护。
● In many ways, our society actively promotes alcoholism.
我们的社会从多个方面助长了酗酒的风气。
② (VERB) 促销；推广；推销
If a firm promotes a product, it tries to increase the sales or popularity of that product.
● Paul Weller has announced a full British tour to promote his secondsolo album.
保罗·韦勒已经宣布到英国巡演，以推广他的第二张专辑。
● ...a special St Lucia week where the island could be promoted as atourist destination.
在特殊的圣卢西亚活动周期间这个岛屿可以作为旅游胜地进行宣传推广
③ (VERB) 晋升；提升；擢升
If someone is promoted, they are given a more important job or rank in the organization that they work for.
● I was promoted to editor and then editorial director...
我先是被提升为编辑，然后又晋升为编务总监。
● In fact, those people have been promoted.
事实上，那些人已经升职了。
④ (VERB) 使（联赛队伍）升级
If a team that competes in a league is promoted, it starts competing in a higher division in the next season because it was one of the most successful teams in the lower division.
● Woodford Green won the Second Division title and are promoted to the First Division.
伍德福德格林队赢得了乙级联赛的冠军，成功升甲。
4、repose
英 [rɪˈpəʊz] 美[rɪˈpoʊz] GRE
n. 休息，安眠，宁静;
vt. 将（手臂等）靠在某人（某物）上;
词根：re向后，相反+pose放→放下工作→repose休息
① (N-UNCOUNT) 休息;休憩;闲适
Repose is a state in which you are resting and feeling calm.
● He had a still, almost blank face in repose...
他休息时面部平静，几乎毫无表情。
● Its atmosphere is oneof repose rather than excitement.
那里气氛安宁而不热闹。
② (VERB) 位于;安置于;坐落于
If something reposes somewhere, it is there.
● Exquisite china soupdishes reposed on silver plates.
银盘子上面摆放着精制的陶瓷汤盘。
5、purpose
英 [ˈpɜ:pəs] 美[ˈpɜrpəs] CET4 | CET6 | 考研
n. 意志;目的; 作用; （进行中的）行动;
vt. 有意;打算; 企图（做）; 决意（做）;