assume
verb-
to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it 假定;假設;認爲 - assume (that)…
It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. 認爲經濟將繼續好轉是有道理的。 It's probably safe to assume (that) we'll be hearing more about this story. 可以肯定的是,我們會聽到更多關於這個故事的消息。 Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. 咱們暫時假設計劃成功。 She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. 他認爲,她會在通常時間回到家的。 - it is assumed (that)…
It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. 普遍認爲,緊張是工作過重所致。 - assume something
Don't always assume the worst (= that something bad has happened). 别總往最壞處想。 In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10. 在這個例子中,我們已假定單價爲 10 美元。 - assume somebody/something to be/have something
I had assumed him to be a Belgian. 我本以爲他是比利時人。
Extra ExamplesIt's all too easy to assume that people know what they are doing. 很容易想當然地認爲别人會知道自己在做什麽。 I think we can safely assume that this situation will continue. 我覺得我們可以有把握地認爲這種狀態將會持續下去。 He automatically assumed that I had children. 他自動假定我有孩子。 I hope to go to college next year, always assuming that I pass my exams. 我希望明年上大學,總是假設我通過了考試。 It is generally assumed that they were lovers. 大家普遍認爲他倆是戀人。 We have assumed an average profit of £5 000 a month. 我們假定平均每月利潤爲5 000英鎊。
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 承擔(責任);就(職);取得(權力) Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital. 反叛武裝力量已控制了首都。 The court assumed responsibility for the girl's welfare. 法庭承擔了保障這個女孩福利的責任。 Goodman will assume the role of president. 古德曼將擔任總統。 Lynch assumed office in April. 林奇於4月就職。
Extra ExamplesA military junta assumed power in 1988. 1988年,一個軍人集團掌了權。 Harris then assumed command of the battalion. 哈裏斯随後接管了該營的指揮權。 His oldest brother assumed the role of father. 他的哥哥扮演父親的角色。
- assume something (formal)
to begin to have a particular quality or appearance synonym take on呈現(外觀、樣子);顯露(特征) - assume something (formal)
to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality synonym put on裝出;假裝
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin assumere, from ad- ‘towards’ + sumere ‘take’.