propound /prəˈpaʊnd/ ( propounding, propounded, propounds )

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  V-T If someone propounds an idea or point of view they have, they suggest it for people to consider. 提出(观点)供考虑 [正式]

  例：

  Zoologist Eugene Morton has propounded a general theory of the vocal sounds that animals make.

  动物学家尤金·莫顿提出了一个有关动物发声的通论。