-
VERB
假定;以為;假設(shè)
If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly.
例句
It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar...
關(guān)于這兩塊大陸相似的假設(shè)是一種誤解。
If the package is wrapped well, we assume the contents are also wonderful...
如果包裝精美，我們就會認為里面裝的也是好東西。
-
VERB
掌管，奪取，取得（權(quán)力）；承擔(dān)（責(zé)任）
If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility.
例句
Mr Cross will assume the role of Chief Executive with a team of four directors...
克勞斯先生將出任首席執(zhí)行官，手下有4位經(jīng)理。
If there is no president, power will be assumed by the most extremist forces.
如果沒有主席，權(quán)力就會落入最極端的過激分子手中。
-
VERB
呈現(xiàn)，具有，顯露（某種特質(zhì)）
If something assumes a particular quality, it begins to have that quality.
例句
In his dreams, the mountains assumed enormous importance.
在他的夢中，山有著至關(guān)重要的作用。
-
VERB
表現(xiàn)出（某種表情）；裝出，做出（某種樣子）
If you assume a particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way.
例句
He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority...
他表現(xiàn)出一副高高在上的樣子以獲得自我滿足。
Prue assumed a placatory tone of voice.
普呂以一種安慰人的語氣說話。
-
PHRASE
讓我們假設(shè)；姑且假設(shè)
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.
例句
Let us assume those clubs actually win something. Then players will receive large bonuses...
倘若那些俱樂部真的賺了，那么球員就會獲得一大筆獎金。
Let's assume for a moment that I am a litigant in your court.
暫且假設(shè)我是你的訴訟當事人。