assume

英 [əˈsjuːm]

美 [əˈsuːm]

v.  假定; 假设; 认为; 承担(责任); 就(职); 取得(权力); 呈现(外观、样子); 显露(特征)

过去分词：assumed　现在分词：assuming　过去式：assumed　第三人称单数：assumes　

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.4 / BNC.886 / COCA.1091

同义词辨析

assumepresumesuppose【导航词义：推测，假定】

牛津词典

verb

• 假定；假设；认为
  to think or accept that sth is true but without having proof of it
  1. 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。
  2. Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds.
     咱们暂时假设计划成功。
  3. She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time.
     他认为，她会在通常时间回到家的。
  4. 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。
  5. Don't always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened) .
     别总往最坏处想。
  6. 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。
  7. I had assumed him to be a Belgian.
     我本以为他是比利时人。
• 承担（责任）；就（职）；取得（权力）
  to take or begin to have power or responsibility
  1. 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。
  2. Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.
     反叛武装力量已控制了首都。
• 呈现（外观、样子）；显露（特征）
  to begin to have a particular quality or appearance
  1. This matter has assumed considerable importance.
     这件事看来相当重要。
  2. 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。
• 装出；假装
  to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality
  1. He assumed an air of concern.
     他装出关心的样子。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 假定;以为;假设
  If youassume thatsomething is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
  3. 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。
  4. 'Today?' — 'I'd assume so, yeah.'
     “今天？”——“对，我觉得是。”
• VERB 掌管，夺取，取得（权力）；承担（责任）
  If someoneassumespower or responsibility, they take power or responsibility.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
• VERB 呈现，具有，显露（某种特质）
  If somethingassumesa particular quality, it begins to have that quality.
  1. In his dreams, the mountains assumed enormous importance.
     在他的梦中，山有着至关重要的作用。
• VERB 表现出（某种表情）；装出，做出（某种样子）
  If youassumea particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way.
  1. 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。
  2. Prue assumed a placatory tone of voice.
     普吕以一种安慰人的语气说话。
• See also:Let us assume those clubs actually win something. Then players will receive large bonuses...Let's assume for a moment that I am a litigant in your court.assuming

英英释义

verb

• put clothing on one's body
  1. What should I wear today?
  2. He put on his best suit for the wedding
  3. The princess donned a long blue dress
  4. The queen assumed the stately robes
  5. He got into his jeans
  Synonym:wearput onget intodon
• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
  1. His voice took on a sad tone
  2. The story took a new turn
  3. he adopted an air of superiority
  4. She assumed strange manners
  5. The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
  Synonym:acquireadopttake ontake
• take to be the case or to be true
  1. I assume his train was late
  Synonym:presumetake for granted
• take up someone's soul into heaven
  1. This is the day when May was assumed into heaven
• make a pretence of
  1. She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
  2. he feigned sleep
  Synonym:simulateshamfeign
• occupy or take on
  1. He assumes the lotus position
  2. She took her seat on the stage
  3. We took our seats in the orchestra
  4. She took up her position behind the tree
  5. strike a pose
  Synonym:takestriketake up
• seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
  1. He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
  2. he usurped my rights
  3. She seized control of the throne after her husband died
  Synonym:usurpseizetake overarrogate
• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
  1. I'll accept the charges
  2. She agreed to bear the responsibility
  Synonym:beartake overaccept
• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
  1. When will the new President assume office?
  Synonym:adopttake ontake over

双语例句

• People assume they know me through and through the moment we meet.
  人们一见到我，就自以为对我了如指掌了。
• They will only assume that, as a woman, the fault lies with me
  他们只会假定是我出了错，因为我是女人。
• 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。
• 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。
• Don't assume your baby automatically needs feeding if she's fretful.
  不要想当然地认为你的宝宝一闹就是要吃奶。
• Let's assume for the sake of argument that we manage to build a satisfactory database
  为了便于讨论，不妨假定我们成功地建立了一个令人满意的数据库。
• I assume that he won't cheat you.
  想来他是不会骗你的。
• I assume that this arrangement will be more comfortable for both of us.
  我想这个安排对我们俩人更加合适。
• In his dreams, the mountains assumed enormous importance.
  在他的梦中，山有着至关重要的作用。
• Let us assume that it is true.
  先让我们假设这是对的。