[VERB 动词]假定;以为;假设 If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly.
[V that]
[be V-ed to-inf]
[V so]
It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar...
关于这两块大陆相似的假设是一种误解。
If the package is wrapped well, we assume the contents are also wonderful...
如果包装精美,我们就会认为里面装的也是好东西。
If mistakes occurred, they were assumed to be the fault of the commander on the spot...
如果出现了错误,就会认为是现场指挥官的失误。
'Today?' — 'I'd assume so, yeah.'
“今天?”——“对,我觉得是。”
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[VERB 动词]掌管,夺取,取得(权力);承担(责任) If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility.
[V n]
Mr Cross will assume the role of Chief Executive with a team of four directors...
克劳斯先生将出任首席执行官,手下有4位经理。
If there is no president, power will be assumed by the most extremist forces.
如果没有主席,权力就会落入最极端的过激分子手中。
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[VERB 动词]呈现,具有,显露(某种特质) If something assumes a particular quality, it begins to have that quality.
[V n]
In his dreams, the mountains assumed enormous importance.
在他的梦中,山有着至关重要的作用。
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[VERB 动词]表现出(某种表情);装出,做出(某种样子) If you assume a particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way.
[V n]
He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority...
他表现出一副高高在上的样子以获得自我满足。
Prue assumed a placatory tone of voice.
普吕以一种安慰人的语气说话。
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[PHRASE 短语]See also:
assuming
;让我们假设;姑且假设 You can use let us assume or let's assume when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.
[PHR that]
Let us assume those clubs actually win something. Then players will receive large bonuses...
倘若那些俱乐部真的赚了,那么球员就会获得一大笔奖金。
Let's assume for a moment that I am a litigant in your court.
暂且假设我是你的诉讼当事人。
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as·sume★AWL/əˈsjuːm; NAmEəˈsuːm/verb1★to think or accept that sth 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。◆Let us assumefor 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。assumesth ◆Don't always assume the worst(= that sth 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 元。assumesb/sth to be/have sth ◆I had assumed him to be a Belgian.我本以为他是比利时人。2assumesth ( formal) to take or begin to have power or responsibility 承担(责任);就(职);取得(权力)SYN
take
◆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。◆Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.反叛武装力量已控制了首都。3assumesth ( formal) to begin to have a particular quality or appearance 呈现(外观、样子);显露(特征)SYN
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。4assumesth ( formal) to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality 装出;假装SYNput on◆He assumed an air of concern.他装出关心的样子。assumeassumesassumedassumingas·sume/əˈsjuːm; NAmEəˈsuːm/
1to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proofSYN presumeassume (that) I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you’d gone out.it seems/is reasonable to assume (that) It seems reasonable to assume that the book was written around 70 AD.somebody can safely assume that (=it is almost certain) I think we can safely assume that interest rates will go up again soon.let us/let’s assume (that) (=used when thinking about a possible event or situation and its possible results) Let us assume for a moment that we could indeed fire her. Should we?somebody/something is assumed to be (doing) something The rest of the system is assumed to be functioning well.assume the worst (=think that the worst possible thing has happened) When it got to midnight and Paul was still not back, I began to assume the worst.GRAMMARIn more formal English, you say it is assumed that something is true: · It is assumed that the person is innocent.2 assume control/responsibility etc formal to start to have control, responsibility etc or to start in a particular position or job: Whoever they appoint will assume responsibility for all financial matters. He assumed power in a bloody coup in 1990. Jim Paton will assume the role of managing director.3assume a manner/air/expression etc formal to behave in a way that does not show how you really feel, especially in order to seem more confident, happy etc than you areSYN put on: Andy assumed an air of indifference whenever her name was mentioned.4to start to have a particular quality or appearanceSYN take on: These relationships assume great importance in times of crisis. The problem is beginning to assume massive proportions.5to be based on the idea that something else is correctSYN presupposeassume (that) The theory assumes that both labour and capital are mobile. Coen’s economic forecast assumes a 3.5% growth rate. →
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