assume

[ə'sju:m]

v. 1.to think or accept that sth is true but without having proof of it. 假定；假设；认为

2.to take or begin to have power or responsibility. 承担（责任）；就（职）；取得（权力）

3.to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality. 装出；假装

【词性变化】

过去式：assumed  过去分词：assumed  现在分词：assuming

【同义词】

Suppose 猜想，以为

I suppose he is still in town. 我想他还在城里。

Presume 假定；假设；推测；认为

I presume you will approve of the plan.

我相信你会支持这个计划。

Suspect 猜想；料想

I suspect they will come.我想她们会来的。

【反义词】

Conclude （最后）决定（为）

He concluded to quit on pay day.他决定在发薪水这天辞职。

【背句子记单词】

Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. 我们暂时假设计划成功。

He assumed an air of concern. 他装出关心的样子。