proposition
UK/.prɒpә'ziʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
A suggested plan, offer, or deal
提议，主张；（商业）提案
n.
A statement that can be judged true or false
命题
n.
A matter or task to be dealt with
（需应对的）事情，难题
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (forward) + posit (place) + -ion (noun) = 'something placed forward.' Whatever you put out front for others to consider — a business deal, a logical statement, or a tricky task ('a tough proposition').
Root pos still carries 66 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.business proposition商业提案
- 2.value proposition价值主张
- 3.a tough proposition难办的事
- 4.an attractive proposition有吸引力的提议
Example Sentences
- 1.
The merger is an attractive proposition for both companies.
- 2.
Running a marathon is a daunting proposition.