take for granted
US /teɪk fər ˈɡræn.tɪd/
UK /teɪk fər ˈɡræn.tɪd/
1.
视为理所当然, 不重视
to fail to appreciate someone or something
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Don't take for granted the people who love you.
不要把爱你的人视为理所当然。
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We often take for granted the simple things in life.
我们常常把生活中的简单事物视为理所当然。
2.
想当然地认为, 假定
to assume something is true without question or proof
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I just took for granted that he would be there.
我只是想当然地认为他会在那里。
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Don't take for granted that everyone knows the rules.
不要想当然地认为每个人都知道规则。