| 单词 | presume |
| 释义 | presume (prɪzjuːm , US -zuːm ) Word forms: presumes , presuming , presumed 1. verb B2 If you presume that something is the case, you think that it is the case, although you are not certain. I presume you're here on business. [VERB that] Dido's told you the whole sad story, I presume? [VERB that] 'Had he been home all week?'—'I presume so.' [V so] ...areas that have been presumed to be safe. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive] The missing person is presumed dead. [be VERB-ed adjective] Synonyms: believe, think, suppose, assume 2. verb If you say that someone presumes to do something, you mean that they do it even though they have no right to do it. [formal] They're resentful that outsiders presume to meddle in their affairs. [VERB to-infinitive] I wouldn't presume to question your judgment. [VERB to-infinitive] Synonyms: dare, venture, undertake, go so far as 3. verb If an idea, theory, or plan presumes certain facts, it regards them as true so that they can be used as a basis for further ideas and theories. [formal] The legal definition of 'know' often presumes mental control. [VERB noun] The arrangement presumes that both lenders and borrowers are rational. [VERB that] Synonyms: presuppose, assume, imply, take as read Quotations: Dr. Livingstone, I presume?How I Found Livingstone Translations: Chinese: 假定 Japanese: 推定する |
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