| 单词 | assume |
| 释义 | assume v.tr. 1. (usu. foll. by that + clause) take or accept as being true, without proof, for the purpose of argument or action. 2. simulate or pretend (ignorance etc.). 3. undertake (an office or duty). 4. take or put on oneself or itself (an aspect, attribute, etc.) (the problem assumed immense proportions). 5. (usu. foll. by to) arrogate, usurp, or seize (credit, power, etc.) (assumed to himself the right of veto). Derivatives assumable adj. assumedly adv. Etymology: ME f. L assumere (as AD-, sumere sumpt- take) |
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