propose a vote of thanks (to somebody)to make a short formal speech in which you thank someone, especially at a public meeting or a formal dinner 〔尤指在公众集会或正式晚宴上〕(向某人)致谢词propose a vote of thanks (to somebody)• Chairman Gerald Davies proposed a vote of thanks.• I did listen to him proposing a vote of thanks occasionally, and I was always glad when he sat down.
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