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| /əˈsʌmpʃn/ |
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| 1 | C something you consider likely to be true even though no one has told you directly or even though you have no proof 假设；假定；臆断 |
| Your argument is based on a completely false assumption. 你的论点建立在一个完全错误的假设上。 |
| +that There is an assumption that all the people who live around here are rich. 有人臆断住在这附近的所有人都很富有。 |
| make an assumption (=make a decision based on poor evidence) People tend to make assumptions about you based on your appearance. 作出臆断 |
| on the assumption that The law works on the assumption that it is preferable for children to be with their mother. 这项法律的实施是基于孩子与母亲生活比较好的假设。 |
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| 2 | U a process in which you begin to use your power or status , or begin to be responsible for something 担任；承担 |
| the assumption of adult responsibilities 成人责任的承担 |
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