to state an idea or opinion, or to suggest a plan or person, for other people to consider

The proposals that you have put forward deserve serious consideration. 你提出的建议值得认真考虑。

I wasn't convinced by any of the arguments that he put forward. 他提出的论据没有一条能让我信服。

Many suggestions have been put forward, but a decision is unlikely until after next year's general election. 已经提出了许多建议，但明年的大选过后才可能作出决定。

The peace plan put forward last August has been revived for the latest round of negotiations. 去年8月份提出的和平计划在最近的一轮谈判中被再次提出。

She has decided to put her name/put herself forward as a candidate. 她决定申请当候选人。

to change a clock or watch to make it show a later time, especially an hour later

Most European countries put the clocks forward in the spring. 大多数欧洲国家会在春季将钟表拨快一小时。