presume

美 [prɪˈzuːm]英 [prɪˈzjuːm]
  • v.推定;假定;假设;设想;设定;妄行

过去式: presumed 现在分词: presuming 过去分词: presumed 第三人称单数: presumes

pre- ...前的 + sum 用,拿 + -e

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verb

1

假设;假定
to suppose that sth is true, although you do not have actual proof

They are very expensive, I presume?

我想这些东西很贵吧?

‘Is he still abroad?’ ‘ I presume so .’

“他还在国外吗?”“我想是吧。”

I presumed (that) he understood the rules.

我相信他明白这些规则。

Little is known of the youngest son; it is presumed that he died young.

对于最小的儿子一般所知甚少,据推测他已经夭亡。

I presumed him to be her husband.

我料想那就是她丈夫。

2

推定;假定
to accept that sth is true until it is shown not to be true, especially in court

Twelve passengers are missing, presumed dead .

有十二名旅客失踪,并已推定罹难。

In English law, a person is presumed innocent until proved guilty.

英国法律规定,在证明一个人有罪之前,他是推定无辜。

We must presume innocence until we have proof of guilt.

在证实一个人有罪之前,我们必须假定其无辜。

3

设定;设想;假设
to accept sth as true or existing and to act on that basis

The course seems to presume some previous knowledge of the subject.

这门课程似乎是以具备某些基础知识为前提的。

4

妄行;越权行事
to behave in a way that shows a lack of respect by doing sth that you have no right to do

I wouldn't presume to tell you how to run your own business.

我无意告诉你如何经营你自己的事业。

5

利用(友谊)作过分的要求
to make use of sb's friendship by asking them for more than you should

I felt it would be presuming on our personal relationship to keep asking her for help.

我觉得总要她帮忙就是利用了我们的私人交情。

presume

频次

  • 1
    VERB (不肯定地)认为,相信,推测
    If you presume that something is the case, you think that it is the case, although you are not certain.

    I presume you're here on business...

    我想你是来这里出差的。

  • 2
    VERB 冒昧;擅自主张;妄行
    If you say that someone presumes to do something, you mean that they do it even though they have no right to do it.

    They're resentful that outsiders presume to meddle in their affairs...

    他们对外人擅自干预他们的事务非常愤慨。

  • 3
    VERB 假设;假定
    If an idea, theory, or plan presumes certain facts, it regards them as true so that they can be used as a basis for further ideas and theories.

    The legal definition of 'know' often presumes mental control...

    “知晓”的法律定义通常假定存在思维控制能力。

verb

1
take liberties or act with too much confidence
2
take to be the case or to be true;accept without verification or proof
I assume his train was late
Synonym: assume take for granted
3
constitute reasonable evidence for
A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food
4
take upon oneself;act presumptuously, without permission
How dare you call my lawyer?
Synonym: make bold dare

数据来源:WordNet

  1. Presume we are dealing with a credit evaluation and authorization system that serves

    假设我们正在处理一个信用评估和授权系统,它服务于

  2. I presume that 's not what people meant either .

    我假设这也不是人们要说的意思。

  3. The course seems to presume some previous knowledge of the subject .

    这门课程似乎是以具备某些基础知识为前提的。

  4. In English law , a person is presumed innocent until proved guilty .

    英国法律规定,在证明一个人有罪之前,他是推定无辜。

  5. I wouldn 't presume to tell you how to run your own business .

    我无意告诉你如何经营你自己的事业。

  6. I felt it would be presuming on our personal relationship to keep asking her for help .

    我觉得总要她帮忙就是利用了我们的私人交情。

  7. We must presume innocence until we have proof of guilt .

    在证实一个人有罪之前,我们必须假定其无辜。

  8. Little is known of the youngest son ; it is presumed that he died young .

    对于最小的儿子一般所知甚少,据推测他已经夭亡。

  9. He was reported missing , presumed dead .

    有报道说他失踪了,并推定已经丧生。

  10. The legal definition of ' know ' often presumes mental control

    “知晓”的法律定义通常假定存在思维控制能力。

  11. I wouldn 't presume to question your judgment .

    我不会冒昧地质疑你的判断。

  12. ' Had he been home all week ? ' — ' I presume so . '

    “他整个星期都在家吗?”——“我想是这样的。”

  13. Dido 's told you the whole sad story , I presume ?

    我想狄多已经把这件伤心事全部告诉你了吧?

  14. I presume you 're here on business

    我想你是来这里出差的。

  15. The arrangement presumes that both lenders and borrowers are rational .

    这一协议假定借贷双方都是在神志清楚的状态下签订的。

  16. I would not presume to censure Osborne for hating his mother .

    我不会擅自批评奥斯本恨他妈妈这件事。

  17. They 're resentful that outsiders presume to meddle in their affairs

    他们对外人擅自干预他们的事务非常愤慨。

  18. 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。

  19. 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。

  20. I presume I am up to this job .

    这个责任我还背得起。

  21. Presuming on his seniority , he always imposes his ideas on [ upon ] others .

    他总是倚老卖老,把他的想法强加于人。

  22. We mustn 't presume too much upon the reliability of such sources .

    我们不应过分指望这类消息来源的可靠性。

  23. I would not presume to have the honour .

    不敢当。

  24. I know my place and I wouldn 't presume to tell an expert how to do his job .

    我知道我该怎样去做,我不会冒昧地去指挥一个行家的工作。

  25. Not daring to presume , I beg you to render a decision .

    未敢擅便,呈请定夺。

  26. Her good nature can be presumed upon once too often .

    不妨再利用一次她那善良的天性。

  27. If a person is missing for seven years , he is presumed dead .

    假如一个人失踪七年,即看作已经死亡。

  28. You had better presume no such thing .

    你最好不要这样设想。

  29. It is presumed to be a device that caused a ball to roll to mark the hour when the water level rose .

    据推测,这是一种装置,当水位上升时,它使一个球滚动以表示时间。

  30. Presumed experiment is an important and scientific study method .

    理想实验是一种重要的科学研究方法。

前缀
e-...前的

predict v. 预测

pre- ...前的 + dict 说,断言

prefer v. 更喜欢

pre- ...前的 + fer 带来,拿来

prepare v. 准备

pre- ...前的 + par 平等,相等 + -e

present n. 目前

pre- ...前的 + -s- + -ent ...的

president n. 总统

pre- ...前的 + sid 坐 + -ent 某种人

pretend v. 假装

pre- ...前的 + tend 伸展

prevent vt. 防止

pre- ...前的 + vent 来

precise adj. 准确的

pre- ...前的 + cis 切,割 + -e

prejudice n. 偏见

pre- ...前的 + judice

prescription n. (条例、指示、命令、法令等)规定

pre- ...前的 + script 写 + -ion 行为,状态

preserve vt. 保护

pre- ...前的 + serv 保持 + -e

preview n. 预览

pre- ...前的 + view n.视力

precaution n. 预防措施

pre- ...前的 + cau- 小心 + -tion 行为

preliminary adj. 预备性的, 初步的, 开始的

pre- ...前的 + limin 门槛,限制 + -ary ...的

prescribe vt. 开药方

pre- ...前的 + scrib 写 + -e

presence n. 在场

pre- ...前的 + s- 存在 + -ence 性质;状态

prevail vi. 流行

pre- ...前的 + vail 强壮;价值

previous adj. 上一次的, 上一个的

pre- ...前的 + vi 道路 + -ous ...的

premium n. 保险费

pre- ...前的 + em 拿,获得 + -ium suffix表示“身体的某部位”:pericardium

preside vi. 主持(会议、仪式等)

pre- ...前的 + side 坐

precede v. 先于

pre- ...前的 + ced 行走,服从 + -e

prevalent adj. 流行的

pre- ...前的 + val 强而有力的 + -ent ...的

precedent n. 先例

pre- ...前的 + ced 行走,服从 + -ent ...的

preclude vt. 使行不通

pre- ...前的 + clud 关闭 + -e

pretext n. 借口

pre- ...前的 + text 编织

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?

  • 短语动词

以下资源来自牛津词典

presume on/upon sb/sth

利用(友谊)作过分的要求
to make use of sb's friendship by asking them for more than you should

I felt it would be presuming on our personal relationship to keep asking her for help.

我觉得总要她帮忙就是利用了我们的私人交情。