assume

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assume /əˈsuːm/ verb

assumes; assumed; assuming

assume

/əˈsuːm/

verb

assumes; assumed; assuming

Learner's definition of ASSUME

[+ object]

: 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。

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）

: 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。

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

: 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。