assume
verb-
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 ExamplesIt'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 Dictionaryadverb- automatically
- naturally
- reasonably
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- can
- might
- tend to
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- let us assume
- assume (that)…
- 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 ExamplesA 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 synonym take on呈现(外观、样子);显露(特征) - assume something (formal)
to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality synonym put on装出;假装
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin assumere, from ad- ‘towards’ + sumere ‘take’.