presume
US /prɪˈzuːm/
UK /prɪˈzuːm/
动词
1.
假定, 推测
suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability
示例:
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I presume you're here on business.
我想你是来出差的。
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We can't presume anything until we have all the facts.
在掌握所有事实之前，我们不能妄下断言。
2.
冒昧, 擅自
be audacious enough to do something
示例:
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I wouldn't presume to tell you how to do your job.
我不敢妄自告诉你如何做你的工作。
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He presumed to enter the private office without knocking.
他擅自闯入私人办公室，没有敲门。
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