assumption
US /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/
UK /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/
1.
假设, 假定
a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof
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We are working on the assumption that the economy will improve.
我们正在基于经济会好转的假设进行工作。
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His assumption proved to be incorrect.
他的假设被证明是不正确的。
2.
承担, 掌权
the act of taking power or responsibility
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The assumption of power by the new government was peaceful.
新政府的掌权是和平的。
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Her assumption of leadership roles was natural.
她承担领导角色是很自然的。