| 单词 | premise |
| 释义 | premise premise /ˈprem.ɪs/ noun [C] ► F0 an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based: » [+ that] They had started with the premise that all men are created equal.» The research project is based on the premise stated earlier.Thesaurus+: ↑Logic and reason• • • Extra Examples:» We should start from the premise that circumstances might change.» The conclusions you have drawn are based on a false premise.» We should work on the premise that this plan will be successful.» Could you explain the basic premise of your argument?» Your reasoning is based on a misguided premise. premise /prɪˈmaɪz/ /ˈprem.ɪs/ verb [T] FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for premise ► F0 to base a theory, argument, etc. on an idea, thought, or belief: » He premised his argument on several incorrect assumptions.Thesaurus+: ↑Logic and reason |
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