1 [C] something that you accept is true even though you have no proof 假定;假设:
We'll work on the assumption that guests will be hungry when they arrive.假定客人到来时肚子饿了,我们将据此行事。It's unfair to make assumptions about a person's character before you know them.在认识之前就臆断一个人的性格,这是不公正的。a reasonable/ false assumption合理的/错误的假设
2 [U] the assumption of sth the act of taking power or of starting an important job 掌权;就任要职
assumption/əˋsʌmpʃən; əˈsʌmpʃ$n/n 1 [C] something that you think is true although you have no proof 假定﹐假设: +that We’re working on the assumption that prices will rise. 我们依据的是﹐假定物价将会上涨。+about Don’t make assumptions about people you don’t know. 不要对你不认识的人妄下论断。2 [singular 单数] when someone starts to have power, control, or a new position 获得﹔掌握﹔担任