| 词汇 | assume |
| 释义 | assume 2 ENTRIES FOUND: assume (verb) assumed (adjective) assume /əˈsuːm/ verb assumes; assumed; assuming assume /əˈsuːm/ verb assumes; assumed; assuming Learner's definition of ASSUME [+ object] 1 : to think that something is true or probably true without knowing that it is true假定；假设；认为 I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.我原以为他要来，所以他没露面令我感到很意外。 “Is he coming?” “So I assume.” = “I assume so.”“他会来吗？”“我觉得会的。” I think we can safely assume that he's coming. = I think it's safe to assume that he's coming.我觉得我们可以肯定他会来。 She assumed from his expression that he was confused.她从他的表情上推断，他被搞糊涂了。 Let's assume [=suppose] (that) she rejects your invitation. What will you do then? = Assuming (that) she rejects your invitation, what will you do? [=what will you do if she rejects your invitation?]咱们假设她拒绝了你的邀请，你会怎么办？ We'll be arriving around noon. That's assuming that our flight is on time.我们大约中午到，假如飞机准点的话。 The study assumes that the problem develops after birth. [=the study does not consider the possibility that the problem may begin before birth]这项研究假设这个问题出现在婴儿出生后。 2 a : to begin (a role, duty, etc.) as a job or responsibility承担；担任；就职 She assumed the presidency. = She assumed the position of president.她担任了主席一职。 assume [=take] office任职 The king assumed the throne when he was very young.国王在很小的时候就继位了。 b : to take or begin to have (power, control, etc.) in a job or situation取得（权力等） He is ready to assume [=take] control of the organization.他已做好掌管这个组织的准备。 3 : to begin to have (a particular appearance or quality)呈现，具有，显露（外观或特征） The last game of the season assumes much greater importance now. [=it becomes much more important now]赛季的最后一场比赛现在显得更加重要了。 Their financial problems assumed huge proportions. [=grew to be very serious]他们的财政问题变得很严重。 The sky gradually assumed [=took on] an otherworldly glow.天空渐渐呈现出一道仙境般的亮光。 Under certain conditions, the chemical will assume the appearance of ice.在一定条件下，这种化学品会呈现冰状。 4 a : to make yourself have (an appearance that does not show your true feelings) in order to deceive someone假装…表情；装出…样子 She immediately assumed a look of innocence. [=she had an expression on her face that made her look innocent, even though she wasn't]她马上装出了一副无辜的样子。 b : to place yourself in (a particular position or posture)呈现…姿势 She assumed a sitting position [=she sat down] on the floor.她坐在了地板上。 5 : to accept (a responsibility, debt, etc.)接受，承担（责任、债务等） When they purchased the company they had to assume [=take on] its debts.他们收购这家公司时，还必须接手该公司的债务。 assume liability承担责任 The city assumes greater financial risk with that plan.市政府采用这个计划会承担更大的财政风险。 |
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