assume /əˈsjuːm/ star4 CET4 TEM4 (assuming,assumed,assumes)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly. 假设

  例：

  It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar.

  假设这两块大陆类似是种错误概念。

• 2.  

  V-T（及物动词） If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility. 接受 (权利、责任)

  例：

  Mr. Cross will assume the role of CEO with a team of four directors.

  克罗斯先生将担任由４位执行官组成的一个团队的首席执行官一职。

• 3.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you assume a particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way. 做出 (某表情); 采取 (某行为方式)

  例：

  He managed to assume an air of calm.

  他设法表现出一幅平静的样子。