| 单词 | assume |
| 释义 | assume —assume /əˈsjuːm/ aep /-ˈsuːm/ verb [T] (ACCEPT) ↑Verb Endings for assume ► B2 to accept something to be true without question or proof: » [+ (that)] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.» Let's assume (that) they're coming and make plans on that basis.» [+ to infinitive] We can't assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent.» We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt.Thesaurus+: ↑Imagining and conceiving• • • Extra Examples:» If you haven't heard by Friday, assume I'm not coming.» She was young and she was wearing student-type clothes so I assumed she was studying here.» There was a knock at the door. Now Jan knew her mother had promised to visit, so she assumed it was her.» They were chatting quite amiably on the phone last night so I assumed everything was okay.» I assumed things had gone well for him as he had a big grin on his face.verb [T] (PRETEND TO HAVE) ↑Verb Endings for assume ► F0 to pretend to have a different name or be someone you are not, or to express a feeling falsely: » Moving to a different town, he assumed a false name.» During the investigation, two detectives assumed the identities of antiques dealers.» He assumed a look of indifference but I knew how he felt.Thesaurus+: ↑Faking and pretendingverb [T] (TAKE CONTROL) ↑Verb Endings for assume ► C2 to take or begin to have responsibility or control, sometimes without the right to do so, or to begin to have a characteristic: » The new president assumes office at midnight tonight.» The terrorists assumed control of the plane and forced it to land in the desert.» The issue has assumed considerable political proportions (= has become a big political problem).Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in charge |
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