英语单词:assumption

意思翻译

assumption

noun uk/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ us/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/

(BELIEF)

C1 [ C ]假定;假设;臆断

something that you accept as true without question or proof

People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability. 如果你有残疾，人们往往就会对你妄加臆断。

These calculations are based on the assumption that prices will continue to rise. 这些计算是基于价格会继续上升这一假定之上的。 More examples

They make the naive assumption that because it's popular it must be good.

The sales forecast is predicated on the assumption that the economy will grow by four percent this year.

There's an unspoken assumption in the department that Sue will take over the post when Ian leaves.

He premised his argument on several incorrect assumptions.

The assumptions made about the economy's rate of growth proved to be incorrect.

assumption of power, responsibility, etc. [ U ] 夺取；获得（权力等）；承担（责任等）

the act of taking a position of power, responsibility, etc.

The revolutionaries' assumption of power took the army by surprise. 革命者突然夺取政权，使军队措手不及。

The assumption of responsibility for his wife and children shaped his character in a different way.

These measures were halted by Bush's assumption of the presidency.

They entered into a contract with the governor on his assumption of authority.

Many citizens supported the king's assumption of power at first.