0 an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based -- （作為先決條件的）假定，前提
1 to base a theory, argument, etc. on an idea, thought, or belief -- 假定…為先決條件，作為…的前提
He premised his argument on several incorrect assumptions. 他把自己的論證建立在了幾個錯誤的假設之上。
We should start from the premise that circumstances might change.
The conclusions you have drawn are based on a false premise.
We should work on the premise that this plan will be successful.
Starting from very different philosophical premises, they ended up arguing for very similar political goals.
The psychological theory is based on the philosophical premises.
However, in addition, the entrance to the premises is now a broad long thoroughfare.
