proposition
英 [ˌprɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən]
美 [ˌprɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən]
- n. [数] 命题；提议；主题；议题
- vt. 向…提议；向…求欢
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记忆方法
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.
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.
英语词源
- proposition (n.)
- mid-14c., "a setting forth as a topic for discussion," from Old French proposicion "proposal, submission, (philosophical) proposition" (12c.), from Latin propositionem (nominative propositio) "a setting forth, statement, a presentation, representation; fundamental assumption," noun of action from past participle stem of proponere (see propound). Meaning "action of proposing something to be done" is from late 14c. General sense of "matter, problem, undertaking" recorded by 1877. Related: Propositional.
- proposition (v.)
- 1914, from proposition (n.); specifically of sexual favors from 1936. Related: Propositioned; propositioning.
权威例句
- 1. Making easy money has always been an attractive proposition.
- 轻松赚钱总是件诱人的事。
- 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。
- 3. He had allegedly tried to proposition a colleague.
- 据说他曾试图向一名同事求欢。
- 4. I want to make you a proposition.
- 我想给你提一个建议。
- 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。
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