assume是什么意思

详细释义

• 0 to accept something to be true without question or proof -- 假定，假设；臆断，想当然地认为

  • [ + (that) ] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school. 你们不是上的同一所学校嘛？我还以为你们两个认识呢。

  • Let's assume (that) they're coming and make plans on that basis. 我们还是假定他们会来，并以此来作出计划。

  • [ + to infinitive ] We can't assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent. 我们不能仅仅因为疑犯选择保持沉默就断定他们有罪。

  • We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt. 我们千万不能臆断犯罪嫌疑人有罪。

• 1 to pretend to have a different name or be someone you are not, or to express a feeling falsely -- 冒充，冒称；假装，装出

  • Moving to a different town, he assumed a false name. 搬家到了另外一个城镇后，他用了个假名字。

  • During the investigation, two detectives assumed the identities of antiques dealers. 在案件调查中，两名侦探假装成古董商。

  • He assumed a look of indifference but I knew how he felt. 他装出一副无所谓的样子，但我明白他的内心感受。

• 2 to take or begin to have responsibility or control, sometimes without the right to do so, or to begin to have a characteristic -- 承担，担任；僭取，夺取；呈现，具有

  • The new president assumes office at midnight tonight. 新总统在今晚午夜就职。

  • The terrorists assumed control of the plane and forced it to land in the desert. 恐怖分子控制了飞机，并使其迫降在沙漠中。

  • The issue has assumed considerable political proportions (= has become a big political problem). 这已经成为一个很大的政治问题。