presumption
US /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
UK /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
1.
추정, 가정
an idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for action or reasoning, without proof
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Under the presumption of innocence, a person is considered innocent until proven guilty.
무죄 추정의 원칙에 따라, 유죄가 입증될 때까지 사람은 무죄로 간주된다.
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His presumption was that the train would be on time.
그의 추정은 기차가 제시간에 올 것이라는 것이었다.
2.
오만, 건방짐, 무례함
behavior that is arrogant, disrespectful, or overconfident
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It was sheer presumption on his part to assume he could speak for everyone.
그가 모두를 대변할 수 있다고 생각한 것은 순전히 오만이었다.
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His rude presumption offended many people.
그의 무례한 오만함은 많은 사람들을 불쾌하게 했다.