take for granted

US /teɪk fər ˈɡræn.tɪd/
UK /teɪk fər ˈɡræn.tɪd/
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1.

视为理所当然, 不重视

to fail to appreciate someone or something

:
Don't take for granted the people who love you.
不要爱你的人视为理所当然
We often take for granted the simple things in life.
我们常常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

:
I just took for granted that he would be there.
我只是想当然地认为他会在那里。
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。