propound

释义

pro-（向前）+ pound（pōnere 的磨损形态，与 compound/expound 同）="提出来"。propound 一个理论就是正式地把它摆出来供人斟酌。是个正式词；与 compound、expound 同为 pound 形态。

例句

• 1.

  The philosopher propounded a radical new theory.

  这位哲学家提出了一套激进的新理论。

• 2.

  He propounded his views at length.

  他详细阐述了自己的观点。