propose/prəˋpoz; prəˈpəʊz/v 1 [T] to officially suggest a plan [→ proposal] 〔正式〕建议﹐提议: The President proposed a 5% cut in tax. 总统提议减税 5%。+(that) I propose that we discuss this at a later meeting. 我建议我们在稍后的会议上再讨论这个问题。propose doing sth The report proposed extending the motorway. 报告提议延伸这条高速公路。2 [I] to ask someone to marry you 求婚: +to Tom proposed to me. 汤姆向我求婚了。3 [T] formal to intend to do something【正式】计划﹐打算: propose to do sth What do you propose to do? 你打算做什么?4 [T] to formally suggest someone for an official position 提名﹐推荐〔某人担任某职位〕: propose sb for sth He proposed Jill for the position of Treasurer. 他提名吉尔担任财务主管一职。