presume
- IPA[prēˈzo͞om]
美式
- suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability；take for granted that something exists or is the case
verb: presume, 3rd person present: presumes, gerund or present participle: presuming, past tense: presumed, past participle: presumed
- 釋義
動詞
- 1. suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building the two men were presumed dead when the wreck of their boat was found 同義詞
- ▪ take for granted that something exists or is the case the argument presumes that only one person can do the work the task demands skills that cannot be presumed and therefore require proper training
- 2. be audacious enough to do something kindly don't presume to issue me orders in my own house 同義詞
- ▪ make unjustified demands; take liberties forgive me if I have presumed
- ▪ unjustifiably regard (something) as entitling one to privileges she knew he regarded her as his protegée, but was determined not to presume on that
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- IPA[prɪˈzjuːm]
英式
- suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability: I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building two of the journalists went missing and are presumed dead
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