pre·sump·tion
noun/prɪˈzʌmpʃn/
/prɪˈzʌmpʃn/
- [countable] something that is thought to be true or likely
假设；假定 - There is a general presumption that the doctor knows best.
一般人都以为医生最了解情况。
Extra ExamplesTopics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2- The argument is based on certain presumptions about human nature.
这个论点以对人性的某些假设为基础。 - There is a general presumption that fatty foods are bad for your heart.
普遍认为高脂肪食物对心脏不好。 - We must ensure the discussion is not based on false presumptions.
我们必须确保这次讨论不是以错误的推定为基础的。 - You should examine your own presumptions.
您应该检查自己的假设。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- strong
- general
- correct
- …
- presumption about
- presumption against
- presumption of
- …
- the presumption of innocence
- There is a general presumption that the doctor knows best.
- [uncountable] (formal) behaviour that is too confident and shows a lack of respect for other people
非分的行为；妄自尊大 - She was infuriated by his presumption in not consulting her first.
她对他没有先咨询她的想法感到愤怒。
- She was infuriated by his presumption in not consulting her first.
- [uncountable, countable] (law) the act of supposing that something is true, although it has not yet been proved or is not certain
推定；假定；假设 - Everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence until they are proved to be guilty.
在被证明有罪之前，每个人都应被假定无罪。
Extra ExamplesTopics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2- The presumption of innocence is constitutionally protected.
无罪推定是受宪法保护的。 - There is a presumption in favour of your client.
有一个有利于您的客户的推定。 - a strong presumption of guilt
有说服力的有罪推定 - There is a strong presumption against the legality of using such weapons.
人们强烈推定反对使用此类武器的合法性。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- strong
- general
- correct
- …
- presumption about
- presumption against
- presumption of
- …
- the presumption of innocence
- Everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence until they are proved to be guilty.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French presumpcion, from Latin praesumptio(n) ‘anticipation’, from the verb praesumere ‘anticipate’ (in late Latin ‘take for granted’), from prae ‘before’ + sumere ‘take’.