assume

verb

OPAL W OPAL S

/əˈsjuːm/

/əˈsuːm/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they assume	/əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/
he / she / it assumes	/əˈsjuːmz/ /əˈsuːmz/
past simple assumed	/əˈsjuːmd/ /əˈsuːmd/
past participle assumed	/əˈsjuːmd/ /əˈsuːmd/
-ing form assuming	/əˈsjuːmɪŋ/ /əˈsuːmɪŋ/

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to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it假定；假设；认为
- assume (that)… It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve.认为经济将继续好转是有道理的。
- It's probably safe to assume (that) we'll be hearing more about this story.可以肯定的是，我们会听到更多关于这个故事的消息。
- Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds.咱们暂时假设计划成功。
- She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time.他认为，她会在通常时间回到家的。
- it is assumed (that)… It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work.普遍认为，紧张是工作过重所致。
- assume something Don't always assume the worst (= that something bad has happened).别总往最坏处想。
- In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10.在这个例子中，我们已假定单价为 10 美元。
- assume somebody/something to be/have something I had assumed him to be a Belgian.我本以为他是比利时人。
Extra Examples
- It's all too easy to assume that people know what they are doing.很容易想当然地认为别人会知道自己在做什么。
- I think we can safely assume that this situation will continue.我觉得我们可以有把握地认为这种状态将会持续下去。
- He automatically assumed that I had children.他自动假定我有孩子。
- I hope to go to college next year, always assuming that I pass my exams.我希望明年上大学，总是假设我通过了考试。
- It is generally assumed that they were lovers.大家普遍认为他俩是恋人。
- We have assumed an average profit of £5 000 a month.我们假定平均每月利润为5 000英镑。
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- automatically
- naturally
- reasonably
- …
verb + assume
- can
- might
- tend to
- …
phrases
- let us assume
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assume something (formal) to take or begin to have power or responsibility承担（责任）；就（职）；取得（权力）
- Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.反叛武装力量已控制了首都。
- The court assumed responsibility for the girl's welfare.法庭承担了保障这个女孩福利的责任。
- Goodman will assume the role of president.古德曼将担任总统。
- Lynch assumed office in April.林奇于4月就职。
Extra Examples
- A military junta assumed power in 1988.1988年，一个军人集团掌了权。
- Harris then assumed command of the battalion.哈里斯随后接管了该营的指挥权。
- His oldest brother assumed the role of father.他的哥哥扮演父亲的角色。
assume something (formal) to begin to have a particular quality or appearance呈现（外观、样子）；显露（特征） synonym take on
- This matter has assumed considerable importance.这件事看来相当重要。
- In the story the god assumes the form of an eagle.在这个故事中神以鹰的形象出现。
assume something (formal) to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality装出；假装 synonym put on
- He assumed an air of concern.他装出关心的样子。
- He had assumed a stage Southern accent.他佯装戏中的南方口音。