proposal
proposal — noun
1. A plan or idea that someone puts forward in a formal or official setting so that
A plan or idea that someone puts forward in a formal or official setting so that a group can discuss it and decide whether to accept it.
The board will vote on Shanti's proposal to open a new branch in Hanoi.
proposal + to-infinitive for a planned action
Felipe submitted a detailed proposal for a city-wide recycling programme.
proposal + for + noun phrase
All proposals must include a budget and a clear timeline.
The committee rejected Iris's proposal that the park be turned into a car park.
Anong put forward a proposal to reduce class sizes in primary schools.
- suggestion
less formal; can be a quick or brief idea rather than a detailed plan
- plan
more concrete and detailed; may already have steps for execution
- motion
used specifically in formal meetings or parliamentary procedure; voted on directly
- offer
emphasises willingness to give or do something; often used in business deals
- rejection
the act of refusing a proposal
文法句型
proposal + to-infinitive (proposal to do something)
proposal + that-clause (proposal that someone do something)
proposal + for + noun phrase (proposal for something)
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a that-clause — in formal English, the verb in the clause often uses the subjunctive form (e.g., 'proposal that the company invest'). The British English alternative 'proposal that the company should invest' is also common.
常見錯誤
2. An act of asking someone to become your husband or wife, often done in a formal
An act of asking someone to become your husband or wife, often done in a formal or romantic way and usually with an engagement ring.
Roya said yes when Emre made her romantic proposal at sunset.
make a marriage proposal
Talia's surprise proposal at the restaurant left Abigail completely speechless.
The diamond ring that Eli used for his proposal had belonged to his grandmother.
After dating for five years, Amani finally accepted Yan's marriage proposal.
Inês cried with joy as her partner knelt for the proposal.
- marriage offer
more literal and less common; sounds slightly old-fashioned
文法句型
make + proposal
accept / reject + proposal
用法筆記
Typically preceded by a possessive determiner (e.g., 'his proposal', 'her proposal') or the modifier 'marriage'. The most common verb collocates are 'make', 'accept', and 'turn down'.