presumption
US /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
UK /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
1.
推定, 假設
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.
在無罪推定下，一個人被證明有罪之前被認為是無辜的。
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His presumption was that the train would be on time.
他的假設是火車會準時。
2.
自負, 傲慢, 放肆
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.
他自以為可以代表所有人發言，這純粹是自負。
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His rude presumption offended many people.
他粗魯的傲慢冒犯了許多人。