摘要：“Proffer”源自古法语“poroffrir”，由“por-”（向前）和“offrir”（提供）组成。“Offrir”来自拉丁语“offerre”，意为“呈献”或“给予”，由前缀“ob-”（朝向）和“ferre”（携带）构成，与“offer”（提供）、“f
proffer
英 ['prɒfə(r)] 美 ['prɑːfər]
v.提供；提出 n.提供；提议；提供物
“Proffer”源自古法语“poroffrir”，由“por-”（向前）和“offrir”（提供）组成。“Offrir”来自拉丁语“offerre”，意为“呈献”或“给予”，由前缀“ob-”（朝向）和“ferre”（携带）构成，与“offer”（提供）、“ferry”（渡船）等词同根。这个词在14世纪进入英语，最初指正式或礼貌地递交某物，如建议或礼物，后保留了其优雅的语感。其发音柔和而清晰，带有一种郑重其事的礼节感。
◉外刊例句
① 《The New York Times》 (2023年11月12日)
The defense proffered new evidence to challenge the prosecution’s case.
辩方提出了新的证据，以挑战检方的案件。
② 《The Economist》 (2024年7月18日)
Diplomats proffered a ceasefire proposal, hoping to avert further conflict.
外交官们提出了停火建议，希望避免进一步的冲突。
◉经典名著
① 《傲慢与偏见》（Pride and Prejudice）——简·奥斯汀 (1813年)
Mr. Bingley proffered his arm to Jane, leading her to the dance floor.
宾利先生向简伸出手臂，带她走向舞池。
② 《坎特伯雷故事集》（The Canterbury Tales）——杰弗里·乔叟 (约1387-1400年)
The knight proffered his tale with a courteous bow to the company.
骑士礼貌地向大家鞠了一躬，提出了他的故事。
◉Usage Examples
(1) He refused the proffered wine.
(2) She proffered him her resignation.
(3) His proffer of advice was not accepted finally.
(1) 他拒绝了对方端过来给他的酒。
(2) 她向他递交了辞呈。
(3) 他所提供的建议最后没被采纳。
◉Usage Notes
If you present something for acceptance or rejection, you proffer it. Say your mom is under so much stress she forgets her own birthday. You may want to proffer her some advice, like, "Quit that job."
What's the difference between proffer and offer? If you say you "proffered" something to a friend, it suggests a spirit of generosity and it signals that your friend was welcome to accept or reject it as he saw fit. In other words, proffer is usually a little more polite than offer. To remember this, think of the following equation: p[oliteness] + offer = proffer.
1. [VERB 动词]提供；拿出；递给 If you proffer something to someone, you hold it towards them so that they can take it or touch it.
[V n] [Also V n to n] [FORMAL 正式]
He rose and proffered a silver box full of cigarettes.
他站起身，伸手递过一个装满香烟的银盒子。
2. [VERB 动词]提出，提供（建议等） If you proffer something such as advice to someone, you offer it to them. [V n] [Also V n to n] [FORMAL 正式]
The army has not yet proffered an explanation of how and why the accident happened.
军队还没有对这次事件发生的经过和原因给出解释。
来源：学无用的英语