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propounded

UK //prəˈpaʊndɪd//US //prəˈpaʊndɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'proponere'(意为‘提出’),通过古法语 'propondre' 进入英语,后演变为 'propound'。

verb

❶ 正式提出某个观点、理论或建议供他人考虑或讨论,通常用于学术、法律或正式场合。

“The professor propounded a new theory about the origin of language.”

(教授提出了一个关于语言起源的新理论。)

“The lawyer propounded several questions to the witness during the trial.”

(律师在审判期间向证人提出了几个问题。)

同义词:proposed, suggested, advanced, presented, put forward

常见短语

propound a theory — 正式提出一个理论供讨论或验证,常用于学术或科学领域。

“The scientist propounded a theory that challenged traditional beliefs.”

(这位科学家提出了一个挑战传统观念的理论。)

propound a question — 正式提出一个问题,通常用于法律或正式讨论中。

“The judge propounded a crucial question to the defendant.”

(法官向被告提出了一个关键问题。)