proposal
proposal — 名詞
1. A plan or idea that someone puts forward in a formal or official setting so that
提案；提議
正式提出的計劃或建議，供討論與決策
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.
董事會將針對 Shanti 在河內開設新分公司的提案進行投票。
proposal + to-infinitive for a planned action
Felipe submitted a detailed proposal for a city-wide recycling programme.
Felipe 提交了一份關於全市回收計劃的詳細提案。
proposal + for + noun phrase
All proposals must include a budget and a clear timeline.
所有提案都必須附上預算和明確的時間表。
The committee rejected Iris's proposal that the park be turned into a car park.
委員會否決了 Iris 將公園改建為停車場的提案。
Anong put forward a proposal to reduce class sizes in primary schools.
Anong 提出了縮減小學班級人數的建議。
- 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
求婚
請求某人與自己結婚的行為
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.
當 Emre 在夕陽下浪漫求婚時，Roya 答應了。
make a marriage proposal
Talia's surprise proposal at the restaurant left Abigail completely speechless.
Talia 在餐廳的驚喜求婚讓 Abigail 完全說不出話來。
The diamond ring that Eli used for his proposal had belonged to his grandmother.
Eli 求婚時用的那枚鑽戒是他祖母傳下來的。
After dating for five years, Amani finally accepted Yan's marriage proposal.
交往五年後，Amani 終於接受了 Yan 的求婚。
Inês cried with joy as her partner knelt for the proposal.
當伴侶跪下求婚時，Inês 開心到哭了出來。
- 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'.