| 单词 | presume |
| 释义 | presume —presume /prɪˈzjuːm/ aep /-ˈzuːm/ verb [I] (BE RUDE) ↑Verb Endings for presume ► F0 to do something although you know that you do not have a right to do it: » [+ to infinitive] I wouldn't presume to tell you how to do your job, but shouldn't this piece go there?» I don't wish to presume (= make a suggestion although I have no right to), but don't you think you should apologize to her?» He presumes on her good nature (= takes unfair advantage of it).Thesaurus+: ↑Rude and cheeky , ↑Relating to sex and sexual desireverb [T] (BELIEVE) ↑Verb Endings for presume ► C1 to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain: » [+ (that)] I presume (that) they're not coming, since they haven't replied to the invitation.» [+ speech] You are Dr Smith, I presume?» "Are we walking to the hotel?" "I presume not/so."» [+ obj + adj ] The boat's captain is missing, presumed dead (= it is believed that he is dead).» In British law, you are presumed innocent until you are proved guilty.» [+ obj + to infinitive ] The universe is presumed to contain many other planets with some form of life.Thesaurus+: ↑Guessing, supposing and suspecting• • • Extra Examples:» You were sniffing a lot - I presumed you had a cold.» She said it in a whisper so I presumed it wasn't common knowledge.» "Is he coming?" "I presume so."» Under the Bill of Rights, a person is presumed innocent until proved otherwise.» A person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty. |
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