presume

🇺🇸 /prɪˈzuːm/ 🇬🇧 /prɪˈzjuːm/
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verb
C1

to think something is true without proof

I presume you know the way since you've been here before.

我推测你知道路,因为你以前来过这里。

C1

to accept something as true until proven false, especially in law

The court must presume innocence until guilt is proven.

在证明有罪之前,法庭必须推定无罪。

R

to act as if something is true or exists

This book seems to presume that readers already know basic math.

这本书似乎假定读者已经掌握了基础数学。

R

to act too boldly or without proper respect

I wouldn't presume to give advice to someone more experienced than me.

我不会冒昧地向比我更有经验的人提供建议。

translation

v. 推测, 推定, 假设, 冒昧

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3rd Present presumes
Past presumed
Perfect presumed
Progressive presuming