assuming
US /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
UK /əˈsjuːmɪŋ/
连词
假设, 假定
on the assumption that; supposing
示例:
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Assuming he's telling the truth, we have nothing to worry about.
假设他说的是实话，我们就没什么好担心的了。
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Assuming all goes well, we should arrive by noon.
假设一切顺利，我们应该在中午前到达。
形容词
自以为是, 傲慢的
presumptuous; arrogant
示例:
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It was rather assuming of him to think he could just walk in without an appointment.
他认为自己可以不经预约就直接进来，这有点自以为是。
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Her assuming tone suggested she already knew the answer.
她那自以为是的语气表明她已经知道答案了。