“presume”在英语中的释义

verb

1. (transitive) To be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission [with to (+ infinitive)].

   • I don't want to pretend to be an authority on this line of business, so I would never presume to tell you how to run your own company.

2. (transitive, now rare) To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.

   • Don't make the decision yourself and presume too much.

3. (transitive) To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose.

   • Paw-prints in the snow allow us to presume a visit from next door's cat.
   • Dr. Livingstone, I presume?

4. (transitive) To take as a premise; to assume for the sake of argument.

5. (intransitive) To impose (on) for one's advantage; to be presumptuous; to take advantage (of); to take liberties (with) [with on or upon].

   • Thanks, but I can't accept the money; I would not want to presume on the generosity of a stranger'