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pre.sume BE RUDEHprI5zjU:m, $-5zU:mv [usually in negatives or questions]to do something although you know that you do not have a right to do it冒昧(做),擅(做)I don't wish to presume (= make a suggestion although I have no right to), but don't you think you should apologize to her? [I]我并不想冒昧,但你难道不觉得应该向她道歉吗?He presumes on (= takes unfair advantage of) her good nature by getting her to do all his washing for him. [I]他利用她的好心让她为他洗衣服。Could I presume on your time for a moment by asking you a few questions? [I]我能否冒昧占用你一些时间来问你几个问题?I wouldn't presume to tell you how to do your job, but shouldn't this piece go there? [+ to infinitive]我不想冒昧地指教你该如何工作,但这个零件不是应该装在那里吗?
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