presumption
US /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
UK /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
1.
推定, 假设
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.
在无罪推定下，一个人在被证明有罪之前被认为是无辜的。
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His presumption was that the train would be on time.
他的假设是火车会准时。
2.
自负, 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.
他自以为可以代表所有人发言，这纯粹是自负。
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His rude presumption offended many people.
他粗鲁的傲慢冒犯了许多人。