| [/ˏpriːsəˈpəuz; ˏprisəˋpoz/] v [Tn, Tf] (not used in the continuous tenses 不用於进行时态) 用法:
1 assume (sth) to be true beforehand 预先假定（某事物）属实; 预料:
We cannot presuppose the truth of his statements. 我们不能预先假定他的话属实. 用法:
2 require (sth) as a condition; imply 以（某事物）为先决条件; 意味著:
Effects presuppose causes. 有其果必有其因. *
Approval of the plan presupposes that the money will be made available. 批准该计画先要有可用的资金. |