presumption
- IPA[prɪˈzʌm(p)ʃn]
英式
- an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability；the acceptance of something as true although it is not known for certain
noun: presumption, plural noun: presumptions
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability underlying presumptions about human nature
- ▪ the acceptance of something as true although it is not known for certain the presumption of innocence
- ▪ an attitude adopted in law or as a matter of policy towards an action or proposal in the absence of acceptable reasons to the contrary the planning policy shows a general presumption in favour of development 同義詞
- 2. behaviour perceived as arrogant, disrespectful, and transgressing the limits of what is permitted or appropriate he lifted her off the ground, and she was enraged at his presumption 同義詞
