suggest
/səˈdʒest/ · /səɡˈdʒest/
CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1812 in the learning path
建议；提议
Definitions
v. To offer an idea or possible action for consideration.
建议；提议
v. To indicate that something may be true.
表明；暗示
Example
I suggest taking an umbrella because those clouds look dark.
我建议带把伞，因为那些云看起来很阴沉。
Recent studies suggest that access to green spaces can improve mental health among urban residents.
近期研究表明，能够接触绿地可能有助于改善城市居民的心理健康。
Collocations
- suggest a solution
- suggest doing something
- strongly suggest
- evidence suggests that
Word family
- suggestion (n.)
- suggestive (adj.)
Synonyms
- propose
- recommend
Usage tip
用suggest doing或suggest that从句，不用suggest to do。
FAQ
- What does suggest mean?
- To offer an idea or possible action for consideration. To indicate that something may be true.
- How is suggest pronounced?
- UK /səˈdʒest/, US /səɡˈdʒest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
