释义 |
postulatev. & n.●v. tr. /ˈpɒstjʊleit/ 1 (often foll. by 常后跟 that + clause) assume as a necessary condition, esp. as a basis for reasoning; take for granted 假定;假设 2 claim 要求 3 (in ecclesiastical law) nominate or elect to a higher rank (教会法规中)提拔(推选)到较高职位 ●n. /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ 1 a thing postulated 假设;假定 2 a fundamental prerequisite or condition 先决条件;必要条件 3 Math. an assumption used as a basis for mathematical reasoning 【数】公设,假设 □ postulation /pɒstjʊˈleiʃ(ə)n/ n.[Latin postulare postulat- ‘demand’] |