Assume

(v.)

1. accept (sth) as true before there is proof

假定；假设；设想；以为

e.g. We cannot assume anything in this case.

在这种情况下我们无法作任何揣测。

e.g. I am assuming that the present situation is going to continue.

我认为目前的情况将会继续下去。

e.g. We must assume him to be innocent until he is proved guilty.

尚未证实他有罪，就得假定他是清白的。

e.g. We can all leave together — assuming (that) the others aren't late.

我们大家可以一起走——假定其他人不耽搁的话。

2. put on or display (sth) falsely; pretend

装作；装出；假装

e.g. assume ignorance, indifference, an air of concern, etc.

假装不知情、装作不在乎、假意关心等

e.g. The look of innocence she assumed had us all fooled.

她装出清白无辜的样子把我们都愚弄了。

3. begin to act in or exercise (sth); undertake; take on

开始从事；承担；担任；呈

e.g. assume office

就职

e.g. He assumes his new responsibilities next month.

他下月承担新任务。

e.g. The problem is beginning to assume massive proportions, i.e. become very great.

问题越来越大了。

引申：assumed

(a.)

pretended; false

假装的；假的

e.g. living under an assumed name

使用假名字活着

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