单词 | presume |
释义 | pre·sume ![]() 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·sumed·ly (-zmĭd-lē) adv. pre·sumer n. |
随便看 |
英语词典包含135693条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。