put forth

• • (植物)长出(花、芽、叶等)：

    Spring has come and the trees are putting forth new leaves.

    春天到了，树上长出了新叶。

  • 使行动起来；拿出，发挥(力量、精力等)：

    Putting forth a great effort,he uprooted the tree.

    他使出了很大的劲，把那棵树连根拔起。

  • 提出(论点、建议、意见等)：

    This scientist has put forth a new theory in his research field.

    这位科学家在他的研究领域提出了一种新理论。

  • 出版，发表；公布：

    It was put forth that the king was only slightly ill.

    据发布的消息说，国王只是偶感小恙。

  • 离港；启航：

    The ship put forth on the voyage after the storm had passed.

    暴风雨过后，这艘船启航了。

  • [古语]伸出(手和脚)：

    He put forth his hand to his former enemy in token of goodwill.

    他伸手给昔日的仇敌表示友好。