单词 | presume |
释义 | presume v 1 [Tf, Cn.a, Cn.t] suppose (sth) to be true; take (sth) for granted 假定(某事物)是事实; 认定(某事物); 假设; 推测 I presume that an agreement will eventually be reached. 我想最终是会达成协议的. `Are the neighbours away on holiday?´ `I presume so.´ `邻居们去度假了吗?'`我想是的.' In English law, an accused man is presumed (to be) innocent until he is proved guilty. 根据英国的法律, 被告未经证明有罪即认为是清白的. Twelve passengers are missing, presumed dead. 十二名乘客失踪, 据信已经死亡. 2 [It] venture to do sth; be so bold as to do sth 冒昧地做某事; 胆敢做某事 I won´t presume to disturb you. 我不敢打扰你. May I presume to advise you? 我可以冒昧向你进一言吗? 3 (phr v) presume on sth (fml 文) make a wrong use of sth; take unfair advantage of sth 不正当地利用某事物; 占某事物的便宜 presume on sb´s good nature, eg by asking for help 利用某人的好心肠(如请求帮助). |
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