| 释义 |
premise /premˈis/ noun- A proposition stated or assumed for the sake of argument, esp one of the two propositions in a syllogism from which the conclusion is drawn (also premˈiss; logic)
- (usu in pl) the matter set forth at the beginning of a deed (law)
- (in pl) the beginning of a deed setting forth its subject-matter (law)
- (in pl) the aforesaid (property; law)
- Hence, a building and its adjuncts, esp a public house or place of business
- A presupposition (also premˈiss)
- A condition stipulated beforehand (Shakespeare)
- (in pl) antecedent happenings or circumstances (Shakespeare)
transitive verb /pri-mīzˈ or premˈis/ - To mention or state first, or by way of introduction
- To prefix
- To state or assume as a premise
- To perform or administer as a preliminary (medicine)
ORIGIN: Fr prémisse from L (sententia, etc) praemissa (a sentence, etc) put before, from prae before, and mittere, missum to send premīˈsed adjective (Shakespeare) Sent before due time |