presume
- IPA[prɪˈzjuːm]
英式
- suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability；take for granted that something exists or is the case
verb: presume, 3rd person present: presumes, gerund or present participle: presuming, past tense: presumed, past participle: presumed
- 釋義
動詞
- 1. suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building two of the journalists went missing and are presumed dead 同義詞
- ▪ take for granted that something exists or is the case the argument presumes that only one person can do the work
- 2. be arrogant or impertinent enough to do something kindly don't presume to issue me orders in my own house 同義詞
- ▪ make unjustified demands; take liberties forgive me if I have presumed
- ▪ unjustifiably regard (something) as entitling one to privileges he was wary of presuming on the close friendship between them
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- IPA[prēˈzo͞om]
美式
- suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability: I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building the two men were presumed dead when the wreck of their boat was found
Oxford American Dictionary
