| [/əˈsjuːm; US əˈsuːm; əˋsum/] v 用法:
1 [Tn, Tf, Tnt] accept (sth) as true before there is proof 假定; 假设; 设想; 以为:
We cannot assume anything in this case. 在这种情形下我们无法作任何揣测. *
I am assuming that the present situation is going to continue. 我认为目前的情况将会继续下去. *
We must assume him to be innocent until he is proved guilty. 尚未证实他有罪, 就得假定他是清白的. *
We can all leave together assuming (that) the others aren't late. 我们大家可以一起走--假定其他人不耽搁的话. 用法:
2 [Tn] put on or display (sth) falsely; pretend 装作; 装出; 假装:
assume ignorance, indifference, an air of concern, etc 假装不知情, 装作不在乎, 假意关心等 *
The look of innocence she assumed had us all fooled. 她装出清白无辜的样子把我们都愚弄了. 用法:
3 [Tn] begin to act in or exercise (sth); undertake; take on 开始从事; 承担; 担任; 呈:
assume office 就职 *
He assumes his new responsibilities next month. 他下月承担新任务. *
The problem is beginning to assume massive proportions, ie become very great. 问题越来越大了. |