- [countable]
something that is thought to be true or likely 可能的事；认为真实的事 Extra ExamplesTopics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2The argument is based on certain presumptions about human nature. 这个论点以对人性的某些假设为基础。 There is a general presumption that fatty foods are bad for your heart. 普遍认为高脂肪食物对心脏不好。 We must ensure the discussion is not based on false presumptions. 我们必须确保这次讨论不是以错误的推定为基础的。 You should examine your own presumptions. 你应该检查你自己的假设。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- strong
- general
- correct
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- presumption about
- presumption against
- presumption of
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- the presumption of innocence
- [uncountable] (formal)
behaviour that is too confident and shows a lack of respect for other people 非分的行为；妄自尊大 She was infuriated by his presumption in not consulting her first. 他不先征求她的意见，这让她很生气。
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law 法律 the act of supposing that something is true, although it has not yet been proved or is not certain 推定；假定；假设 Everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence until they are proved to be guilty. 在被证明有罪之前，每个人都应被假定无罪。
Extra ExamplesTopics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2The presumption of innocence is constitutionally protected. 无罪推定是受宪法保护的。 There is a presumption in favour of your client. 有一个对你的委托人有利的假设。 a strong presumption of guilt 有说服力的有罪推定 There is a strong presumption against the legality of using such weapons. 人们强烈反对使用这种武器的合法性。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- strong
- general
- correct
- …
- presumption about
- presumption against
- presumption of
- …
- the presumption of innocence
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French presumpcion, from Latin praesumptio(n) ‘anticipation’, from the verb praesumere ‘anticipate’ (in late Latin ‘take for granted’), from prae ‘before’ + sumere ‘take’.