assume
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly. 假设
It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar. 假设这两块大陆类似是种错误概念。
If mistakes occurred, they were assumed to be the fault of the commander on the spot. 如果出现了错误,它们就被以为是现场指挥官的错。
2. V-T If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility. 接受 (权利、责任)
Mr. Cross will assume the role of CEO with a team of four directors. 克罗斯先生将担任由4位执行官组成的一个团队的首席执行官一职。
3. V-T If you assume a particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way. 做出 (某表情); 采取 (某行为方式)
He managed to assume an air of calm. 他设法表现出一幅平静的样子。
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assume /əˈsjuːm/ (assuming,assumed,assumes)
剑桥词典
- If you haven't heard by Friday , assume I'm not coming.
- She was young and she was wearing student-type clothes so I assumed she was studying here.
- There was a knock at the door . Now Jan knew her mother had promised to visit , so she assumed it was her.
- They were chatting quite amiably on the phone last night so I assumed everything was okay .
- I assumed things had gone well for him as he had a big grin on his face .
assume verb [T] (ACCEPT)
to accept something to be true without question or proof假定,假设;臆断,想当然地认为
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school . 你们不是上的同一所学校嘛?我还以为你们两个认识呢。
Let's assume (that) they're coming and make plans on that basis . 我们还是假定他们会来,并以此来作出计划。
[ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] We can't assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent . 我们不能仅仅因为疑犯选择保持沉默就断定他们有罪。
We mustn't assume the suspects ' guilt . 我们千万不能臆断犯罪嫌疑人有罪。
例句
assume verb [T] (PRETEND TO HAVE)
to pretend to have a different name or be someone you are not, or to express a feeling falsely
冒充,冒称;假装,装出
Moving to a different town , he assumed a false name . 搬家到了另外一个城镇后,他用了个假名字。
During the investigation , two detectives assumed the identities of antiques dealers . 在案件调查中,两名侦探假装成古董商。
He assumed a look of indifference but I knew how he felt . 他装出一副无所谓的样子,但我明白他的内心感受。
assume verb [T] (TAKE CONTROL)
to take or begin to have responsibility or control , sometimes without the right to do so, or to begin to have a characteristic承担,担任;僭取,夺取;呈现,具有
The new president assumes office at midnight tonight . 新总统在今晚午夜就职。
The terrorists assumed control of the plane and forced it to land in the desert . 恐怖分子控制了飞机,并使其迫降在沙漠中。
The issue has assumed considerable political proportions (= has become a big political problem ). 这已经成为一个很大的政治问题。 返回 assume