presumption
US /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
UK /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
名詞
1.
推定, 仮定
an idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for action or reasoning, without proof
例:
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Under the presumption of innocence, a person is considered innocent until proven guilty.
無罪の推定の下では、有罪が証明されるまで人は無罪とみなされる。
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His presumption was that the train would be on time.
彼の推定では、電車は時間通りに来るはずだった。
2.
傲慢, 厚かましさ, 無礼
behavior that is arrogant, disrespectful, or overconfident
例:
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It was sheer presumption on his part to assume he could speak for everyone.
彼が皆を代表して話せると考えるのは、全くの傲慢だった。
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His rude presumption offended many people.
彼の失礼な傲慢さは多くの人々を不快にさせた。
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