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n.假定,设想,担任,承当,假装,作态,圣母升天

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sume,sumpt=to take(拿取)

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assumption


/ə'sʌmpʃn; ə`sʌmpʃən/
n
1 [C] thing accepted as true or as sure to happen, but not proved 假定; 假设; 设想
*The theory is based on a series of wrong assumptions. 这一理论是以一系列错误的设想为根据的.
* We are working on the assumption that the rate of inflation will not increase next year. 我们在假定明年通货膨胀率不增加的情况下工作.
2 [U] ~ of sth act of displaying (insincere feelings, etc) 显示出(假情假意等)的行动; 假装
*Their assumption of an air of confidence fooled nobody. 他们装出信心十足的样子却欺骗不了任何人.
3 [C] ~ of sth act of taking on (a position, etc) 承担, 担任(职务等)
*her assumption of supreme power 她掌大权.
4 the Assumption [sing]
(a) the taking of the Virgin Mary into Heaven in bodily form 圣母升天.
(b) festival on
15 August celebrating this 圣母升天节(8月15日).

assumption


n
[C]
something that you think is true although you have no definite proof
assumption that
 A lot of people make the assumption that poverty only exists in the Third World.
 My calculations were based on the assumption that house prices would remain steady.
 We are working on the assumption that the conference will take place as planned.
assumption about
 People make a lot of assumptions about me.
underlying assumption
(=a belief that is used as the basis for an idea, but which may not be correct)
[U]formal
when someone starts to have control or power
assumption of
 the assumption of responsibility
1. But, contrary to a popular assumption, it is far from being the only one, or even the greatest.
    但是,和一般的看法相反,这决非是仅有的,甚至不是最主要的动机。

2. The assumption is that we are unstoppable in our desire to consume.
    据推测这是因为我们美国人的消费欲望无法遏止。

3. "If someone's married to a U.S. citizen, the assumption is they intend to reside there," he explained.
    "如果谁与美国公民结了婚,那就被认为他们是打算在那里定居,"他解释道。

4. Recent scientific evidence seems to indicate that this assumption is incorrect.
    近来的科学证据,似乎表明此假设有错。

5. Recent scientific evidence seems to indicate that this assumption is incorrect.
    但近期科学研究发现,好像这种假设是不正确的。

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