| [/əˈsʌmpʃn; əˋsʌmpʃən/] n 用法:
1 [C] thing accepted as true or as sure to happen, but not proved 假定; 假设; 设想:
The theory is based on a series of wrong assumptions. 这一理论是以一系列错误的设想为根据的. *
We are working on the assumption that the rate of inflation will not increase next year. 我们在假定明年通货膨胀率不增加的情况下工作. 用法:
2 [U] ~ of sth act of displaying (insincere feelings, etc) 显示出（假情假意等）的行动; 假装:
Their assumption of an air of confidence fooled nobody. 他们装出信心十足的样子却欺骗不了任何人. 用法:
3 [C] ~ of sth act of taking on (a position, etc) 承担, 担任（职务等）:
her assumption of supreme power 她掌大权. 用法:
4 the Assumption [sing] (a) the taking of the Virgin Mary into Heaven in bodily form 圣母升天.
(b) festival on 15 August celebrating this 圣母升天节（8月15日）. |