assumption
n
1 [C] thing accepted as true or as sure to happen, but not proved 假定; 假設; 設想
The theory is based on a series of wrong assumptions. 這一理論是以一系列錯誤的設想為根據的.
We are working on the assumption that the rate of inflation will not increase next year. 我們在假定明年通貨膨脹率不增加的情況下工作.
2 [U] ~ of sth act of displaying (insincere feelings, etc) 顯示出(假情假意等)的行動; 假裝
Their assumption of an air of confidence fooled nobody. 他們裝出信心十足的樣子卻欺騙不了任何人.
3 [C] ~ of sth act of taking on (a position, etc) 承擔, 擔任(職務等)
her assumption of supreme power 她掌大權.
4 the Assumption [sing]
(a) the taking of the Virgin Mary into Heaven in bodily form 圣母升天.
(b) festival on 15 August celebrating this 圣母升天節(8月15日).
?? 考研助記
assume(v.假定)-assumption(n.假設)
?? 擴展釋義
*[?'s?mp??n]n. 假定, 自負, 擔任, 假裝【經】 假定, 承擔相關詞組: on the assumption that...