proposition

英 [prɒpə'zɪʃ(ə)n] 美 [,prɑpə'zɪʃən]
  • n. [数] 命题;提议;主题;议题
  • vt. 向…提议;向…求欢

助记提示


1. pro- "forward, forth" + posit- + -ion.
2. 含义:put forward, put forth. => one who brings forth a proposition or argument.
3. => a setting forth as a topic for discussion, proposal, action of proposing something to be done.
4. => 更宽泛化的引申义:matter, problem, undertaking.

双语例句


1. Making easy money has always been an attractive proposition.
轻松赚钱总是件诱人的事。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Even among seasoned mountaineers Pinnacle Ridge is considered quite a tough proposition.
即使在经验丰富的登山者中,平纳克尔峰也被认为是很难攀登的。

来自柯林斯例句

3. He had allegedly tried to proposition a colleague.
据说他曾试图向一名同事求欢。

来自柯林斯例句

4. I want to make you a proposition.
我想给你提一个建议。

来自柯林斯例句

5. As a business proposition, it's a non-starter.
作为一份商业建议,它不可能取得成功。

来自《权威词典》

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