assume

verb

1. 假定；假设；认为
   to think or accept that sth is true but without having proof of it
   1. It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve.
      认为经济将继续好转是有道理的。
   2. Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds.
      咱们暂时假设计划成功。
   3. She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time.
      他认为，她会在通常时间回到家的。
   4. It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work.
      普遍认为，紧张是工作过重所致。
   5. Don't always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened) .
      别总往最坏处想。
   6. In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10.
      在这个例子中我们已假定单价为10元。
   7. I had assumed him to be a Belgian.
      我本以为他是比利时人。
2. 承担（责任）；就（职）；取得（权力）
   to take or begin to have power or responsibility
   1. The court assumed responsibility for the girl's welfare.
      法庭承担了保障这个女孩福利的责任。
   2. Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.
      反叛武装力量已控制了首都。
3. 呈现（外观、样子）；显露（特征）
   to begin to have a particular quality or appearance
   1. This matter has assumed considerable importance.
      这件事看来相当重要。
   2. In the story the god assumes the form of an eagle.
      在这个故事中神以鹰的形象出现。
4. 装出；假装
   to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality
   1. He assumed an air of concern.
      他装出关心的样子。

1. VERB 假定;以为;假设
   If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly.
   1. It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar...
      关于这两块大陆相似的假设是一种误解。
   2. If the package is wrapped well, we assume the contents are also wonderful...
      如果包装精美，我们就会认为里面装的也是好东西。
   3. If mistakes occurred, they were assumed to be the fault of the commander on the spot...
      如果出现了错误，就会认为是现场指挥官的失误。
   4. 'Today?' — 'I'd assume so, yeah.'
      “今天？”——“对，我觉得是。”
2. VERB 掌管，夺取，取得（权力）；承担（责任）
   If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility.
   1. Mr Cross will assume the role of Chief Executive with a team of four directors...
      克劳斯先生将出任首席执行官，手下有4位经理。
   2. If there is no president, power will be assumed by the most extremist forces.
      如果没有主席，权力就会落入最极端的过激分子手中。
3. VERB 呈现，具有，显露（某种特质）
   If something assumes a particular quality, it begins to have that quality.
   1. In his dreams, the mountains assumed enormous importance.
      在他的梦中，山有着至关重要的作用。
4. VERB 表现出（某种表情）；装出，做出（某种样子）
   If you assume a particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way.
   1. He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority...
      他表现出一副高高在上的样子以获得自我满足。
   2. Prue assumed a placatory tone of voice.
      普吕以一种安慰人的语气说话。
5. See also: Let us assume those clubs actually win something. Then players will receive large bonuses... Let's assume for a moment that I am a litigant in your court. assuming

1. It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar
   关于这两块大陆相似的假设是一种误解。
2. If the package is wrapped well, we assume the contents are also wonderful
   如果包装精美，我们就会认为里面装的也是好东西。
3. If mistakes occurred, they were assumed to be the fault of the commander on the spot
   如果出现了错误，就会认为是现场指挥官的失误。
4. 'Today?' — 'I'd assume so, yeah.'
   “今天？”——“对，我觉得是。”
5. Mr Cross will assume the role of Chief Executive with a team of four directors
   克劳斯先生将出任首席执行官，手下有4位经理。
6. If there is no president, power will be assumed by the most extremist forces.
   如果没有主席，权力就会落入最极端的过激分子手中。
7. In his dreams, the mountains assumed enormous importance.
   在他的梦中，山有着至关重要的作用。
8. He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority
   他表现出一副高高在上的样子以获得自我满足。
9. Prue assumed a placatory tone of voice.
   普吕以一种安慰人的语气说话。
10. Let us assume those clubs actually win something. Then players will receive large bonuses
    倘若那些俱乐部真的赚了，那么球员就会获得一大笔奖金。
11. Let's assume for a moment that I am a litigant in your court.
    暂且假设我是你的诉讼当事人。
12. We can assume that the moon will continue to go around the earth until the end of time
    我们可以认定月亮会一直不停地继续围绕地球旋转。
13. Friends will see you are putting on a brave face and might assume you've got over your grief
    朋友们看到你一脸轻松，也许会以为你已经走出悲伤。
14. Don't assume your baby automatically needs feeding if she's fretful.
    不要想当然地认为你的宝宝一闹就是要吃奶。
15. Many daughters assume that their mothers are invulnerable.
    很多女儿都认为她们的母亲无比坚强。
16. They will only assume that, as a woman, the fault lies with me
    他们只会假定是我出了错，因为我是女人。
17. It's risky to assume that we know what voters will be thinking in a year's time.
    自以为我们了解投票人在一年后的想法是很危险的行为。
18. Let's assume for the sake of argument that we manage to build a satisfactory database
    为了便于讨论，不妨假定我们成功地建立了一个令人满意的数据库。
19. Seeing as Mr Moreton is a doctor, I would assume he has a modicum of intelligence.
    既然莫尔顿先生是位医生，我想他应该有点聪明才智。
20. Most scientists who can present evidence of an environmental threat can reasonably assume that a pressure group will take up the issue
    能够提供环境威胁证据的大多数科学家都有理由认为，环保团体不会放过这个问题。
21. People assume they know me through and through the moment we meet.
    人们一见到我，就自以为对我了如指掌了。
22. Putting two and two together, I assume that this was the car he used.
    根据我的了解，我猜想这是他曾开过的车子。
23. It would be wrong to assume that rich countries will always be able to insulate themselves with drugs against the ravages of new diseases
    要是以为富国总能为自己备好药物以抵御新发疾病的侵害，那就错了。
24. You assume his innocence before hearing the evidence against him.
    在未听到对他不利的证言之前，你假定他是无罪的。
25. I assume that he won't cheat you.
    想来他是不会骗你的。
26. Let us assume that it is true.
    先让我们假设这是对的。
27. It is logical to assume that.
    这样设想是合乎逻辑的。
28. Judging from his conduct, I assume he is lacking in education.
    从他的行为来看，我认为他缺乏教育。
29. I assume that this arrangement will be more comfortable for both of us.
    我想这个安排对我们俩人更加合适。
30. We also assume that you have created a profile.
    我们还假设您已经创建了一个概要。

  assume presume suppose【导航词义：推测，假定】

  assume v. 设想，假定

〔辨析〕指想当然地将未经证实的事当真，比较武断。

  presume v. 〈正式〉假设，假定

〔辨析〕常指以已有的经验、信息等为依据进行合乎逻辑的推测、推断，但结论可能有误。

  suppose v. 〈正式〉假定；猜想

〔辨析〕指在某一前提条件下或根据已有知识、信息等进行推测，有时用于表达意见。

verb

1. put clothing on one's body
   1. What should I wear today?
   2. He put on his best suit for the wedding
   3. The princess donned a long blue dress
   4. The queen assumed the stately robes
   5. He got into his jeans

   Synonym:    wearput onget intodon

2. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
   1. His voice took on a sad tone
   2. The story took a new turn
   3. he adopted an air of superiority
   4. She assumed strange manners
   5. The gods assume human or animal form in these fables

   Synonym:    acquireadopttake ontake

3. take to be the case or to be true
   1. I assume his train was late

   Synonym:    presumetake for granted

4. take up someone's soul into heaven
   1. This is the day when May was assumed into heaven

5. make a pretence of
   1. She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
   2. he feigned sleep

   Synonym:    simulateshamfeign

6. occupy or take on
   1. He assumes the lotus position
   2. She took her seat on the stage
   3. We took our seats in the orchestra
   4. She took up her position behind the tree
   5. strike a pose

   Synonym:    takestriketake up

7. seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
   1. He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
   2. he usurped my rights
   3. She seized control of the throne after her husband died

   Synonym:    usurpseizetake overarrogate

8. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
   1. I'll accept the charges
   2. She agreed to bear the responsibility

   Synonym:    beartake overaccept

9. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
   1. When will the new President assume office?

   Synonym:    adopttake ontake over