单词 | presume |
释义 | presume v.   1. tr. (often foll. by that + clause) suppose to be true; take for granted.   2. tr. (often foll. by to + infin.) a take the liberty; be impudent enough (presumed to question their authority). b dare, venture (may I presume to ask?).   3. intr. be presumptuous; take liberties.   4. intr. (foll. by on, upon) take advantage of or make unscrupulous use of (a person's good nature etc.). Derivatives presumable adj. presumedly adv. Etymology: ME f. OF presumer f. L praesumere praesumpt- anticipate, venture (as PRAE-, sumere take) |
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