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proposition noun
⇨ proposal (a business proposition) ⇨ theory 2 (the proposition that power corrupts) proposal noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ plan noun 1 另见plan名词词条第1义proposal ♦︎ recommendation ♦︎ suggestion ♦︎ proposition ♦︎ motionThese are all words for an idea or plan which sb suggests for sb else to consider. 这些词均表示建议、提议。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a proposal / recommendation / suggestion / motion for / on sth◆a recommendation / suggestion about sth◆a proposal / recommendation / suggestion / proposition / motion that...◆a practical / specific proposal / recommendation / suggestion◆to accept / support / reject / discuss a proposal / recommendation / suggestion / proposition / motion◆to make / consider a proposal / recommendation / suggestion / proposition◆to submit / put forward / oppose a proposal / recommendation / suggestion / motion◆to put a proposal / motion to sb◆to welcome a proposal / recommendation / suggestion◆to adopt a recommendation / suggestion / motion◆to approve a proposal / recommendation / motion■ proposal [countable, uncountable] an idea or plan that sb formally suggests should be considered; the act of doing this 提议；建议；动议◆I welcome the proposal to reduce taxes for the low-paid.我乐于接受降低低收入人群税收这一提议。◆His proposal that the system be changed was rejected.他建议改革体制，但遭拒绝。◆They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement.他们判断，提出贸易协定新条款的时机成熟了。 see also proposal ⇨ offer noun 1 ■ recommendation / /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/ / [countable] an idea or plan that a person or group officially suggests concerning the best thing to do, especially one contained in a report （尤指书面报告中的）正式提议，建议◆The committee made recommendations to the board on teachers' pay and conditions.委员会就教师的工资和工作条件事宜向董事会提交了书面建议。◆The major recommendation is for a change in the law.主要的提议是变革法律。◆I had the operation on the recommendation of my doctor.我根据医生的建议做了手术。 see also recommend ⇨ recommend 1 ■ suggestion [countable] an idea or plan that you mention for sb else to think about 建议；提议◆Can I make a suggestion?我提个建议好吗？◆Do you have any suggestions?你有什么建议吗？◆We need to get it there by four. Any suggestions?我们需要在4点之前把东西送过去，大家有什么办法吗？◆We are open to suggestions (= willing to listen to ideas from other people).我们愿意听取大家的意见。 see also suggest ⇨ recommend 2 ■ proposition /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃn; NAmE ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃn/ [countable] an idea or plan that is suggested, especially in business （尤指业务上的）提议，建议◆I'd like to put a business proposition to you.我想向您提个业务上的建议。◆He was trying to make it look like an attractive proposition.他正设法让这个计划显得吸引人。◆Is that a viable proposition?那个建议可行吗？■ motion [countable] a formal proposal that is discussed and voted on at a meeting （会议上进行讨论并投票表决的）动议，议案◆The motion was carried by six votes to one.这个提议以6:1的票数通过。◆He proposed a motion of no confidence in the government (= to show that there is no longer any support for government).他对政府提出了不信任动议。 theory2 noun the theory of relativity 相对论I have this theory that... 依我看⋯theory ♦︎ hypothesis ♦︎ premise ♦︎ thesis ♦︎ propositionThese are all words for an idea that sb believes but that has not yet been proved, especially one used as the basis for another idea or proposal. 这些词均表示假说、假设，尤指可用作其他观点或提议基础的假定。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a theory / hypothesis / thesis / proposition about sth◆a theory / hypothesis / thesis on sth◆a theory / hypothesis / premise / thesis / proposition that...◆to have a theory / hypothesis / premise / thesis◆to formulate a theory / hypothesis / thesis◆to support a theory / hypothesis / premise / thesis / proposition◆to test a theory / hypothesis / premise / proposition◆to prove a theory / hypothesis / thesis / proposition◆to be based on a theory / hypothesis / premise / thesis / proposition◆a theory / hypothesis / premise / thesis / proposition is based on sth■ theory [countable, uncountable] an opinion or idea that sb believes is true but that has not been proved （未经证明的）意见，看法；推测◆I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home.依我看，多数人喜欢工作而不愿待在家里。◆This is all theory so far...you'll need to back it up with facts.到目前为止，这都是推测，你需要用事实来印证。■ hypothesis / /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs; NAmE haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/ (plural hypotheses /haɪˈpɒθəsiːz; NAmE haɪˈpɑːθəsiːz/ ) [countable] (rather formal) an idea or explanation of sth that is based on some known facts but has not yet been proved to be true or correct （有一定事实依据但未被证实的）假说，假设◆His hypothesis about what dreams mean provoked a lot of debate.他关于释梦的假说激起很多争论。◆This economic model is really a working hypothesis (= sth that people are using as if it were true or correct but which may yet be proved wrong).这个经济模型实际上是一个暂定的假说，以便展开分析。 see also hypothetical ⇨ supposed ■ premise /ˈpremɪs/ / [countable] (formal) a statement or idea that forms the basis for a reasonable theory 前提；假定◆The basic premise of this argument is deeply flawed.这一论据的基本前提有很大缺陷。◆The argument rests on a false premise.这个论点是以错误的前提为基础的。■ thesis / /ˈθiːsɪs/ / (plural theses / /ˈθiːsiːz/ / ) [countable] (rather formal) a statement or opinion that is discussed in a logical way and presented with evidence to prove that it is true 命题；论题◆The basic thesis of the book is fairly simple.这本书的基本观点相当简单。 see also thesis ⇨ paper ■ proposition /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃn; NAmE ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃn/ [countable] (formal) a statement that expresses an opinion, especially one used as the basis of an argument （尤指作为论证基础的）命题，主张，观点◆Her argument is based on the proposition that power corrupts.她的论证是建立在权力使人堕落的观点上。 |