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

pos·tu·late

(pŏschə-lāt′)

tr.v. pos·tu·lat·ed, pos·tu·lat·ing, pos·tu·lates

1. To assume or assert the truth, reality, or necessity of, especially as a basis of an argument: "We can see individuals, but we can't see providence; we have to postulate it" (Aldous Huxley).

2. To propose as a hypothesis or explanation: Researchers now postulate that the disease is caused by a virus.

3. To assume as a premise or axiom; take for granted.

4. Archaic To make claim for; demand.

n. (pŏschə-lĭt, -lāt′)

1. Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument: "the postulate that there is little moral difference between the superpowers" (Henry A. Kissinger).

2. A fundamental element; a basic principle.

3. Mathematics An axiom.

4. Archaic A requirement; a prerequisite.

[Medieval Latin postulāre, postulāt-, to nominate to a bishopric, to assume, from Latin, to request; see prek- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

pos′tu·lation n.

单词	postulate
释义	pos·tu·late (pŏschə-lāt′) tr.v. pos·tu·lat·ed, pos·tu·lat·ing, pos·tu·lates 1. To assume or assert the truth, reality, or necessity of, especially as a basis of an argument: "We can see individuals, but we can't see providence; we have to postulate it" (Aldous Huxley). 2. To propose as a hypothesis or explanation: Researchers now postulate that the disease is caused by a virus. 3. To assume as a premise or axiom; take for granted. 4. Archaic To make claim for; demand. n. (pŏschə-lĭt, -lāt′) 1. Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument: "the postulate that there is little moral difference between the superpowers" (Henry A. Kissinger). 2. A fundamental element; a basic principle. 3. Mathematics An axiom. 4. Archaic A requirement; a prerequisite. [Medieval Latin postulāre, postulāt-, to nominate to a bishopric, to assume, from Latin, to request; see prek- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] pos′tu·lation n.
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