assume
v
1 [Tn, Tf, Tnt]
accept (sth) as true before there is proof 假定; 假設; 設想; 以為
We cannot assume anything in this case. 在這種情形下我們無法作任何揣測.
I am assuming that the present situation is going to continue. 我認為目前的情況將會繼續下去.
We must assume him to be innocent until he is proved guilty. 尚未證實他有罪, 就得假定他是清白的.
We can all leave together assuming (that) the others aren't late. 我們大家可以一起走--假定其他人不耽擱的話.
2 [Tn] put on or display (sth) falsely; pretend 裝作; 裝出; 假裝
assume ignorance, indifference, an air of concern, etc 假裝不知情, 裝作不在乎, 假意關心等
The look of innocence she assumed had us all fooled. 她裝出清白無辜的樣子把我們都愚弄了.
3 [Tn] begin to act in or exercise (sth); undertake; take on 開始從事; 承擔; 擔任; 呈: assume office 就職
He assumes his new responsibilities next month. 他下月承擔新任務.
The problem is beginning to assume massive proportions, ie become very great. 問題越來越大了.