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New words：

propose /prəˈpəʊz/

v. 提议；建议；提出
v. 打算；计划
v. 求婚

详细词源拆解：

前缀pro - 向前 + 词根pos 放置，本义往前抛出想法，引申为提议、建议、求婚、打算。
同根：position 位置、suppose 认为、oppose 反对

词汇家族

→ proposal（n. 提议；提案；求婚）
→ proposition（n. 主张；观点）

必记高频搭配

What would you propose?
What do you propose to do now?
He proposed to her last night at a fancy restaurant.
He proposes that we help each other during difficult learning days.

propose a toast 举杯祝酒

I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.

propose doing sth 提议做某事

He proposed changing the name of the company.

关键使用提醒

1. 常用结构：propose doing /propose that 从句
2. 名词形式proposal考试高频，表提议、求婚
3. 写作替换 suggest，提升语句正式度