| 释义 |
as·sump·tion AW BrE /əˈsʌmpʃn/NAmE /əˈsʌmpʃn/ noun [C] a belief or feeling that sth is true or that sth will happen, although there is no proof 假定；假设◆an underlying/implicit assumption 暗含的假定◆We need to challenge some of the basic assumptions of Western philosophy. 我们有必要向西方哲学的某些基本假设提出质疑。◆We are working on the assumption that everyone invited will turn up. 我们假定了每一个人都会应邀出席并正就此作出安排。◆It was impossible to make assumptions about people's reactions. 臆断人们的反应是不可能的。◆His actions were based on a false assumption. 他的行为基于错误的设想。 [C, U] ~ of sth(formal) the act of taking or beginning to have power or responsibility （责任的）承担；担任；（权力的）获得◆their assumption of power/control 他们权力/控制的取得 |