to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider

[ + that ] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure. 我建议我们在预算没有宣布以前不要有任何支出。

[ + -ing verb ] He proposed dealing directly with the suppliers. 他提议直接和供应商打交道。

She proposed a boycott of the meeting. 她建议抵制这次会议。

He proposed a motion that the chairman resign. 他提出了一项让主席辞职的动议。

to suggest someone for a position in, or as a member of, an organization

To be nominated for union president you need one person to propose you and another to second you. 要被提名为工会主席，你需要有一个推荐人和一个附议人。

to ask someone to marry you

I remember the night your father proposed to me. 我记得你父亲向我求婚的那个晚上。

to ask people at a formal social occasion to express their good wishes or respect for someone by holding up their glasses, usually of alcohol, at the same time and then drinking from them

propose a toast to Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom. 现在，请大家举起酒杯，让我们为新郎和新娘干杯。

She rose and proposed a toast to her late father.

At the end of the dinner, the mayor proposed a toast to the Queen.

Let's refill our glasses and propose a toast to the future.

I'd like to propose a toast. If you'll all raise your glasses with me: to Gary, best wishes for a restful retirement!

to intend to do something

[ + to infinitive ] How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time? 你打算怎样在这么短的时间内完成这个项目？

[ + -ing verb ] How do you propose tackling this problem? 你打算怎么解决这个问题？

I do not propose to reveal details at this stage. 我不打算在这个阶段透露细节。

What we are proposing is a radical change in approach. 我们打算在方法上来个彻底转变。