单词：propositions
音标：[ˌprɔpəˈziʃənz] ；
n. 命题( proposition的名词复数 ); 建议; 论点; （美国）法律修正议案
n (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
n a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
n an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)
n the act of making a proposal
n a task to be dealt with
v suggest sex to
n a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
n an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)
n the act of making a proposal
n a task to be dealt with
v suggest sex to
proposition的用法和样例：
例句
用作名词(n.)
- His proposition is good in theory but cannot be put into practice.他的建议在理论上可以，但不能付诸实现。
- This is the inverse of his earlier proposition.这和他早些时候提的建议截然相反。
- This is not money-making proposition.这不是个赚钱的事业。
- Tunnelling under the English Channel is a big proposition.在英吉利海峡海底凿隧道是一个大问题。
- It is a proposition deducible from basic postulates.这是个从基本公设推论出的命题。
用作及物动词(vt.)
- She was propositioned several times in the course of the evening.整个晚上有人几次向她提出非分要求。
常见句型
用作名词(n.)
- The young man gave a clear proposition at the meeting.会上,那位年轻人提出了一个明确的主张。
- The business proposition was rejected as impractical.这个生意上的提议因不适用而未被采纳。
- The two teams prepared to debate the given proposition.两个队准备就所给定的命题展开讨论。
词汇搭配
用作名词 (n.)
形容词+～- attractive proposition好提议
- major propositions主要的提议
经典引文
The Cartesian proposition: 'I think, therefore I am'.
出自：L. DurrellThe proposition that humans enjoyed a destiny to conquer the universe.
出自：G. K. WolfeThe GI..propositioned every woman in sight.
出自：Listener