proposition
noun
Definitions of proposition noun
- C1Countable(可数名词)
A formal offer or suggestion, typically in a business context.
（通常指商业上的）提议；建议
He contacted me last week with a business proposition that he thought I might find appealing.
他上周联系我，提出了一个他认为我会感兴趣的商业提议。
I have submitted my proposition to the company's head for their consideration.
我已经向公司主管提交了我的提议，供他们考虑。
We are currently evaluating this new proposition for collaboration.
我们目前正在评估这个新的合作提议。
- Countable(可数名词)
A statement of an idea or opinion.
主张；观点；见解
They are debating the proposition that 'all people are born equal'.
他们正在辩论『人人生而平等』的主张。
He presented some new propositions regarding the issue.
他提出了一些关于这个议题的新观点。
The proposition behind this plan is commendable.
这个计划背后的理念值得赞赏。
- Countable(可数名词)mathematics(数学)specialized(专业)
A statement that needs to be solved or proven, typically in mathematics or logic.
命题
The Pythagorean theorem is a mathematical proposition stating that in any right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
毕达哥拉斯定理是一个数学命题，它指出在任何直角三角形中，斜边的平方等于另外两边平方的和。
This geometric proposition requires a detailed proof.
这个几何命题需要详细的证明。
He posited an interesting logical proposition.
他提出了一个有趣的逻辑命题。
- Countable(可数名词)politics(政治)specialized(专业)
In the US, a plan or measure proposed for the approval of voters within a state.
（美国某些州由人民投票决定的）州级提案
He introduced a state proposition, but it did not pass.
他提出了一项州级提案，但没有通过。
Under Proposition 65, the state will prohibit the sale of products containing harmful chemicals.
根据第65号提案，该州将禁止销售含有有害化学物质的产品。
The voters will vote on this new state proposition.
选民将对这项新的州级提案进行投票。
verb
Definitions of proposition verb
- Transitive(及物动词)
To suggest a sexual encounter to someone you are not in a relationship with.
（向非恋爱关系对象）提出性要求；向…提出猥亵的要求
A complete stranger propositioned me for sex.
一个完全陌生的人向我提出性要求。
At the bar, she was propositioned inappropriately by a stranger.
在酒吧里，她被一个陌生人以不恰当的方式提出性要求。
He was arrested for propositioning a minor online.
他因在网络上向未成年人提出性要求而被逮捕。