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assume

verb
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/əˈsjuːm/
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Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they assume
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he / she / it assumes
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past simple assumed
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past participle assumed
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-ing form assuming
/əˈsjuːmɪŋ/
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  1.  
     to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it假定；假设；认为
    • assume (that)… 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。
    • It's probably safe to assume (that) we'll be hearing more about this story.可以肯定地认为，我们将更多地了解这个故事。
    • 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 assumed (that)… 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。
    • assume something Don't always assume the worst (= that something 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 美元。
    • assume somebody/something to be/have something I had assumed him to be a Belgian.我本以为他是比利时人。
    Extra Examples
    • It's all too easy to assume that people know what they are doing.很容易想当然地认为别人会知道自己在做什么。
    • I think we can safely assume that this situation will continue.我觉得我们可以有把握地认为这种状态将会持续下去。
    • He automatically assumed that I had children.他自动认为我有孩子。
    • I hope to go to college next year, always assuming that I pass my exams.我一直希望假设我通过考试，希望明年能上大学。
    • It is generally assumed that they were lovers.大家普遍认为他俩是恋人。
    • We have assumed an average profit of £5 000 a month.我们假设每月平均利润为5000英镑。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • automatically
    • naturally
    • reasonably
    • …
    verb + assume
    • can
    • might
    • tend to
    • …
    phrases
    • let us assume
    See full entry
  2. assume something (formal) to take or begin to have power or responsibility承担（责任）；就（职）；取得（权力）
    • Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.反叛武装力量已控制了首都。
    • 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。
    • Goodman will assume the role of president.古德曼将担任总统一职。
    • Lynch assumed office in April.林奇于四月上任。
    Extra Examples
    • A military junta assumed power in 1988.1988年，一个军人集团掌了权。
    • Harris then assumed command of the battalion.哈里斯随后担任该营的指挥。
    • His oldest brother assumed the role of father.他的大哥哥担任父亲的角色。
  3. assume something (formal) to begin to have a particular quality or appearance呈现（外观、样子）；显露（特征） synonym take on
    • 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. assume something (formal) to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality装出；假装 synonym put on
    • He assumed an air of concern.他装出关心的样子。
    • He had assumed a stage Southern accent.他佯装戏中的南方口音。
    5. Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin assumere, from ad- ‘towards’ + sumere ‘take’.

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