proposition

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¹ proposition /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/ noun

plural propositions

¹ proposition

/ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

plural propositions

Learner's definition of PROPOSITION

[count]

: something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider提議；建議

: a statement to be proved, explained, or discussed（有待證明、說明或討論的）說法，觀點，命題

Her theory rejects the basic proposition that humans evolved from apes.她的理論否定了人類由類人猿進化而來的基本觀點。
If we accept proposition “A” as true, then we must accept proposition “B” as false.如果承認命題A爲正確的，那麽就必須承認命題B是錯誤的。

: something that someone intends to do or deal with欲處理的事

Fixing the engine will not be an easy/simple proposition. [=matter]修理引擎不是件容易的事。
The election will be a tough proposition for the mayor.這次選舉對市長來說有些困難。
The farm will never be a paying proposition. [=the farm will never make money]這家農場永遠不會赢利。

US : a suggestion for a change in the law on which people must vote（美國）法律修正議案

The town voted in favor of a proposition calling for a ban on smoking in public spaces.鎮上的人們投票支持在公共場合禁煙的法律修正議案。
He expects Proposition 12 to pass by a wide margin.他預計第12條修正議案會以絕對優勢獲得通過。

² proposition /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/ verb

propositions; propositioned; propositioning

² proposition

/ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

verb

propositions; propositioned; propositioning

Learner's definition of PROPOSITION

[+ object]

: to offer to have sex with (someone) in a direct and often offensive way求歡

He was propositioned by a prostitute.有個妓女曾向他求歡。
He got drunk and propositioned a woman sitting next to him in the bar.他喝醉了，向酒吧裏坐在他身旁的女子求歡。