| 释义 |
propose BrE /prəˈpəʊz/
NAmE /-ˈpoʊz/
●propose a ˈtoast (to sb)ask people to wish sb health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking （为某人）干杯◆I’d like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.
我提议为新郎新娘的幸福干杯！ ORIGIN In the past, the name of a lady who was being wished health and happiness was supposed to improve the flavour of the wine like the pieces of spiced toast that people put in their wine. 旧时人们认为，如果一位女子接受了祝福，那么她的名字可以使葡萄酒变得更加醇香，就好比味道浓郁的烤面包片放进葡萄酒里一样。 |