一、基本词义对比 1. Assume(假定/假设) -- 词源:拉丁语"assumere"(采纳、承担) -- 核心语义:基于不完整证据的暂时性假设 -- 翻译处理:常译为"假定"(无根据假设)或"假设"(理论前提) 例:Let's assume the theory is correct. ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained.
To take or suppose to be true, or entitled to belief, without examination or proof, or on the strength of probability; to take for granted; to infer; to suppose.
To suppose or assume something to be, or to be true, on grounds deemed valid, though not amounting to proof; to believe by anticipation; to infer; as, we may presume too far.
To venture, go, or act, by an assumption of leave or authority not granted; to go beyond what is warranted by the circumstances of the case; to venture beyond license; to take liberties; - often with on or upon before the ground of confidence.
To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.
To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.
To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.
To receive or adopt.
To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.
To undertake, as by a promise.
word-vs-word-cn
【Assume】 means to take for granted without evidence.
Though it is common, do not 【assume】 fluoride is in your water.
【Presume】 means to take for granted, usually because evidence exists.
The van is being serviced, so we 【presume】 it is not running well.
To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained.
To take or suppose to be true, or entitled to belief, without examination or proof, or on the strength of probability; to take for granted; to infer; to suppose.
To suppose or assume something to be, or to be true, on grounds deemed valid, though not amounting to proof; to believe by anticipation; to infer; as, we may presume too far.
To venture, go, or act, by an assumption of leave or authority not granted; to go beyond what is warranted by the circumstances of the case; to venture beyond license; to take liberties; - often with on or upon before the ground of confidence.
To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.
To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.
To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.
To receive or adopt.
To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.