suggestion
Vocabulary Word
BritishAmerican
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: An idea put forward for consideration
建议,提议,暗示
sugerencia, propuesta, indicio
提案、示唆、ほのめかし
제안, 암시, 넌지시 비침
A 'suggestion' is an idea or plan put forward for consideration by others. It's less forceful than a demand or instruction, implying that the person can choose whether to follow it. It can also mean a slight indication or trace of something.
「suggestion」是提出供他人考虑的想法或计划。它不像要求或指示那样强硬,暗示该人可以选择是否遵循。它也可以指某物的轻微迹象或痕迹。
Una «suggestion» es una idea o plan presentado para que otros lo consideren. Es menos contundente que una demanda o instrucción, implicando que la persona puede elegir si seguirla. También puede significar una ligera indicación o rastro de algo.
「suggestion」は、他の人に検討してもらうために提出されたアイデアや計画です。要求や指示ほど強制的ではなく、その人がそれに従うかどうかを選べることを意味します。また、何かのわずかな兆候や形跡を意味することもあります。
'suggestion'은 다른 사람이 검토할 수 있도록 제시하는 아이디어나 계획입니다. 요구나 지시보다 덜 강제적이며, 상대방이 따를지 여부를 선택할 수 있음을 암시합니다. 또한 무언가의 미세한 징후나 흔적을 의미하기도 합니다.
Examples
- Do you have any suggestions for where we should eat? 你对我们应该去哪里吃饭有什么建议吗?¿Tienes alguna sugerencia de dónde deberíamos comer?どこで食事をすべきか、何か提案はありますか?어디서 식사할지 제안이 있으신가요?
- I made a suggestion to improve the process. 我提出了一个改进流程的建议。Hice una sugerencia para mejorar el proceso.プロセスを改善するための提案をしました。프로세스를 개선하기 위한 제안을 했습니다.
- There was a suggestion of rain in the air. 空气中有一丝雨意。Había un indicio de lluvia en el aire.雨の気配がありました。공기 중에 비의 기미가 있었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'suggestio' meaning 'a putting under' or 'a prompting', from 'suggerere' (to carry or lay under, suggest), from 'sub-' (under) and 'gerere' (to carry, bring).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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