英语词汇“presume”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

pre·sume

(prĭ-zm)

v. pre·sumed, pre·sum·ing, pre·sumes

v.tr.

1. To take for granted as being true in the absence of proof to the contrary: "I presume you're tired after the long ride" (Edith Wharton).

2. To constitute reasonable evidence for assuming; appear to prove: A signed hotel bill presumes occupancy of a room.

3. To venture without authority or permission; dare: He presumed to invite himself to dinner.

v.intr.

1. To take for granted that something is true or factual; make a supposition.

2. To act presumptuously or take unwarranted advantage of something: Don't presume on their hospitality.

[Middle English presumen, from Old French presumer, from Late Latin praesūmere, from Latin, to anticipate : prae-, pre- + sūmere, to take; see em- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

pre·sumed·ly (-zmĭd-lē) adv.

pre·sumer n.

单词	presume
释义	pre·sume (prĭ-zm) v. pre·sumed, pre·sum·ing, pre·sumes v.tr. 1. To take for granted as being true in the absence of proof to the contrary: "I presume you're tired after the long ride" (Edith Wharton). 2. To constitute reasonable evidence for assuming; appear to prove: A signed hotel bill presumes occupancy of a room. 3. To venture without authority or permission; dare: He presumed to invite himself to dinner. v.intr. 1. To take for granted that something is true or factual; make a supposition. 2. To act presumptuously or take unwarranted advantage of something: Don't presume on their hospitality. [Middle English presumen, from Old French presumer, from Late Latin praesūmere, from Latin, to anticipate : prae-, pre- + sūmere, to take; see em- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] pre·sumed·ly (-zmĭd-lē) adv. pre·sumer n.
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