| 词组 | put forward |
| 释义 | put forward 1. put forward sth • put sth forward to suggest an idea, explanation, plan etc, for other people to consider and discuss: ▪ A number of theories were put forward at the time about the possible causes of his death. ▪ This argument was originally put forward by Aristotle in his book on Ethics. ▪ Everyone thought it was a great idea when we first put it forward. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑set out 2. put sb forward • put forward sb to say officially that you think someone should be considered for a job, allowed to join an organization etc + for ▪ The names of four possible candidates have been put forward for the post. ■ SIMILAR TO: nominate 3. put sth forward • put forward sth to arrange for something to happen at an earlier time or date than was planned: ▪ The meeting has been put forward to tomorrow. I hope you can still come. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑bring forward ■ OPPOSITE: put back 4. put sth forward BrE if you put forward a clock or watch, you change it so that it shows a later time: ▪ Hayden forgot to put his clock forward and turned up too late for his first match. ▪ We have to put the clocks forward one hour this weekend. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑set ahead AmE, set forward AmE ■ OPPOSITE: put back |
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