1 to accept or believe that sth is true even though you have no proof; to expect sth to be true 假设;假定;以为:
I assume that you have the necessary documents.我想你已经有必备的文件。Everyone assumed Ralph was guilty.人人都假定拉尔夫有罪。Everyone assumed Ralph to be guilty.人人都假定拉尔夫有罪。
2 to pretend to have or be sb/sth 假装;佯作:
to assume a false name使用假名
3 to begin to use power or to have a powerful position 开始行使权力或担任要职;承当(要职):
to assume control of sth得到某物的控制权
assume/əˋsum; əˈsjuːm/v [T] 1 to think that something is true, although you have no proof 假定﹐假设: +(that) Your light wasn’t on, so I assumed you were out. 你的灯没开﹐所以我以为你出去了。let's assume that/assuming that Let's assume for a moment that you were the father of that child. 让我们暂且假设你是那个孩子的父亲。2 formal to take control, power, or a particular position【正式】获得〔控制权〕﹔掌握〔权力〕﹔担任〔职位〕: assume power/responsibility/authority etc Mark will assume the role of Managing Director. 马克将担任执行董事。3 to pretend to feel something or be something you are not 装出﹐假装: Gail assumed an air of indifference. 盖尔装出一副冷淡的样子。
assumeassumeassumesassumedassumingverb (assumes, assuming, assumed)to think that something is true although you are not really sure: Jo is not here today, so I assume that she is ill.