assume
英 [əˈsjuːm]
美 [əˈsuːm]
[VERB]
assumes , assuming , assumed
1. [T 及物动词] 假设
If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly.
反义词
双语例句
例：It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar.
假设这两块大陆类似是种错误想法。
例：If mistakes occurred, they were assumed to be the fault of the commander on the spot.
如果出现了错误，就会认为是现场指挥官的错。
2. [T 及物动词] 接受（权利、责任）
If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility.
双语例句
例：Mr Cross will assume the role of CEO with a team of four directors.
克罗斯先生将担任首席执行官，管理下属的４位经理。
3. [T 及物动词] 做出（某表情） , 采取（某行为方式）
If you assume a particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way.
近义词
双语例句
例：He managed to assume an air of calm.
他设法表现出一副平静的样子。
VERB. 动词
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