assume

美 [əˈsuːm]英 [əˈsjuːm]
  • v.假定;假设;承担(责任);认为;呈现(外观、样子);取得(权力);装出;显露(特征);就(职)

过去式: assumed 现在分词: assuming 过去分词: assumed 第三人称单数: assumes

as- 朝,向,加强 + sum 用,拿 + -e

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verb

1

假定;假设;认为
to think or accept that sth is true but without having proof of it

It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve.

认为经济将继续好转是有道理的。

Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds.

咱们暂时假设计划成功。

She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time.

他认为,她会在通常时间回到家的。

It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work.

普遍认为,紧张是工作过重所致。

Don't always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened) .

别总往最坏处想。

In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10.

在这个例子中我们已假定单价为10元。

I had assumed him to be a Belgian.

我本以为他是比利时人。

2

承担(责任);就(职);取得(权力)
to take or begin to have power or responsibility

The court assumed responsibility for the girl's welfare.

法庭承担了保障这个女孩福利的责任。

Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.

反叛武装力量已控制了首都。

3

呈现(外观、样子);显露(特征)
to begin to have a particular quality or appearance

This matter has assumed considerable importance.

这件事看来相当重要。

In the story the god assumes the form of an eagle.

在这个故事中神以鹰的形象出现。

4

装出;假装
to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality

He assumed an air of concern.

他装出关心的样子。

assume

频次

  • 1
    VERB 假定;以为;假设
    If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly.

    It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar...

    关于这两块大陆相似的假设是一种误解。

  • 2
    VERB 掌管,夺取,取得(权力);承担(责任)
    If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility.

    Mr Cross will assume the role of Chief Executive with a team of four directors...

    克劳斯先生将出任首席执行官,手下有4位经理。

  • 3
    VERB 呈现,具有,显露(某种特质)
    If something assumes a particular quality, it begins to have that quality.

    In his dreams, the mountains assumed enormous importance.

    在他的梦中,山有着至关重要的作用。

  • 4
    VERB 表现出(某种表情);装出,做出(某种样子)
    If you assume a particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way.

    He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority...

    他表现出一副高高在上的样子以获得自我满足。

  • 5
    PHRASE 让我们假设;姑且假设
    You can use let us assume or let's assume when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.

    Let us assume those clubs actually win something. Then players will receive large bonuses...

    倘若那些俱乐部真的赚了,那么球员就会获得一大笔奖金。

verb

1
put clothing on one's body
What should I wear today?
He put on his best suit for the wedding
The princess donned a long blue dress
The queen assumed the stately robes
He got into his jeans
Synonym: wear put on get into don
2
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
His voice took on a sad tone
The story took a new turn
he adopted an air of superiority
She assumed strange manners
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
Synonym: acquire adopt take on take
3
take to be the case or to be true;accept without verification or proof
I assume his train was late
Synonym: presume take for granted
4
take up someone's soul into heaven
This is the day when May was assumed into heaven
5
make a pretence of
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
he feigned sleep
Synonym: simulate sham feign
6
occupy or take on
He assumes the lotus position
She took her seat on the stage
We took our seats in the orchestra
She took up her position behind the tree
strike a pose
Synonym: take strike take up
7
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force;take as one's right or possession
He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
he usurped my rights
She seized control of the throne after her husband died
Synonym: usurp seize take over arrogate
8
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
I'll accept the charges
She agreed to bear the responsibility
Synonym: bear take over accept
9
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
When will the new President assume office?
Synonym: adopt take on take over

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  1. Assume A knows B is guilty .

    假定甲知道乙应负罪责。

  2. Let 's assume for the sake of argument that we can 't start till March .

    为方便讨论起见,先假定我们要到三月份才能开始。

  3. She would , he assumed , be home at the usual time .

    他认为,她会在通常时间回到家的。

  4. It 's safe to assume there will always be a demand for new software .

    可以肯定地认为,人们总会需求新的软件。

  5. In this example we have assumed a unit price of $ 10 .

    在这个例子中我们已假定单价为10元。

  6. Assuming he 's still alive , how old would he be now ?

    假定他还活着,现在有多大年纪了?

  7. Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital .

    反叛武装力量已控制了首都。

  8. Let 's be charitable and assume she just made a mistake .

    咱们宽容些吧,就当她只是犯了个错误。

  9. The court assumed responsibility for the girl 's welfare .

    法庭承担了保障这个女孩福利的责任。

  10. He was living under an assumed name .

    他过着隐姓埋名的生活。

  11. I naively assumed that I would be paid for the work .

    我天真地以为这活儿是有报酬的。

  12. In the story the god assumes the form of an eagle .

    在这个故事中神以鹰的形象出现。

  13. I hope to go to college next year , always assuming I pass my exams .

    我希望明年上大学,当然是在我通过考试的前提下。

  14. We were wrong to assume that she 'd agree .

    我们错误地以为她会同意。

  15. It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen .

    有理由认为他事先就知道会发生这样的事。

  16. We were wrong to assume she 'd agree .

    我们错误地以为她会同意。

  17. Don 't always assume the worst .

    别总往最坏处想。

  18. It 's very conceited of you to assume that your work is always the best .

    你认为你的工作总是最好的,真是太自大了。

  19. He assumed , wrongly , that she did not care .

    他误以为她并不在乎。

  20. It would be rash to assume that everyone will agree with you on this .

    你要是认为在这件事上谁都会同意你的看法,那就太欠考虑了。

  21. You cannot assume that a speaker of English is ipso facto qualified to teach English .

    你不能假定会说英语的人就有资格教英语。

  22. I had assumed him to be a Belgian .

    我本以为他是比利时人。

  23. People assume they know me through and through the moment we meet .

    人们一见到我,就自以为对我了如指掌了。

  24. The changed outlook entails higher economic growth than was previously assumed

    观念的改变势必会使得经济增长高于之前预计的水平。

  25. Putting two and two together , I assume that this was the car he used .

    根据我的了解,我猜想这是他曾开过的车子。

  26. He first assumed power in 1970

    他于1970年首次执政。

  27. Without a context , I would have assumed it was written by a man .

    如果没有上下文,我会以为这是出自一名男子笔下。

  28. If the package is wrapped well , we assume the contents are also wonderful

    如果包装精美,我们就会认为里面装的也是好东西。

  29. It is usually the woman who assumes overall care of the baby .

    通常由女性负责照顾孩子的方方面面。

  30. Even assuming this to be in principle possible , it will not be achieved soon .

    即使假定这在理论上行得通,它也不可能于短期内实现。

前缀
e-朝,向,加强

assist v. 帮助

as- 朝,向,加强 + sist 站立

assemble v. 集合

as- 朝,向,加强 + semble 相似,一样

assess vt. 评估

as- 朝,向,加强 + sess 坐

assign vt. 分派,布置(工作、任务等)

as- 朝,向,加强 + sign 标记

associate v. 联合

as- 朝,向,加强 + soci 同伴,结交,联合 + -ate 做,造成

assure vt. 保证

as- 朝,向,加强 + sure 肯定

astonish vt. 震惊

as- 朝,向,加强 + ton 打雷 + -ish 造成

assimilate v. (使)同化

as- 朝,向,加强 + simil- 类似,一样 + -ate 做,造成

assistance n. 帮助

as- 朝,向,加强 + sist 站立 + -ance 性质,状况

assumption n. 假定

as- 朝,向,加强 + sumpt 用,拿 + -ion 行为,状态

asset n. 资产,财产

as- 朝,向,加强 + set 足够

ascertain vt. 查明

as- 朝,向,加强 + cert 确实,确信 + -ain 表示人

assert v. 明确肯定

as- 朝,向,加强 + sert 放置,结合

assume presume suppose 【导航词义:推测,假定】
assume v. 设想,假定
〔辨析〕

指想当然地将未经证实的事当真,比较武断。

〔例证〕

I didn't see your cell phone, so I assumed you'd left.

我没看见你的手机,所以我以为你离开了。

Assuming that Dad agrees, when do you want to shop for a new car?

假设爸爸同意,你打算什么时候买新汽车?

presume v. 〈正式〉假设,假定
〔辨析〕

常指以已有的经验、信息等为依据进行合乎逻辑的推测、推断,但结论可能有误。

〔例证〕

This logical analysis presumes the separation of subject from object.

该逻辑分析假定主体与客体是分开的。

I presume that this price includes all transportation and accomodation fees.

我猜测,这个价钱包括一切交通费用和住宿费。

suppose v. 〈正式〉假定;猜想
〔辨析〕

指在某一前提条件下或根据已有知识、信息等进行推测,有时用于表达意见。

〔例证〕

The company's plan supposes a steady increase in wheat yield.

公司的这个计划假定小麦产量会稳定增加。

What makes him suppose they're going to quit?

他凭什么认为他们要离职?

  • 词语搭配

assume与以下词性连用

v.

let's assume that

姑且假设…

tend to assume

易于假设

adv.

assume so

觉得是

automatically assume

自动假设;必然取得

n.

assume the worst

做最坏的假设

assume control/power

取得控制/权力

assume responsibility

承担责任

assume a role

担任角色