put forward

phr

• ① 推举
  • We put him forward for the position of chairman.我们推举他当主席。

• ② 提出;提倡
  • He had no desire to put forward his plan.他不想提出他的计划。

• ③ 促进;拨快(钟针)
  • put a clock an hour forward将时钟拨快一小时