assume

vt

• ① 假定;以为
  • We assume his innocence [assume that he is innocent, assume him (to be) innocent].我们认为他是无辜的。
  • I assume from your remarks that you are not coming.由你所说的话,我认为你不来了。
  • I assumed that she was there.我以为她在那里。
  • I assumed her (to be) able to speak Chinese.我以为她会说华语。
  • I was mistakenly assumed to be a Japanese.我被误以为是日本人。

• ② 担任,承当(某职务、权责);采取(某种态度)
  • Tom assumed control of the company when his father died.汤姆在他父亲去世时接管了公司。
  • After assuming office, the President tried to fulfil his promise to cut down the defense budget.在就职之后,总统设法去履行削减国防预算的诺言。
  • assume the presidency就任总统
  • He will assume his new duties [responsibilities] next week.他将在下星期承当新的职责[责任]。
  • assume the offensive采取攻势
  • He assumed a friendly attitude.他采取友好的态度。

• ③ 假装,佯作
  • She assumed an air of cheerfulness [concern].她假装快乐[关心]的样子。

• ④ 篡夺,僭取,擅用,霸占
  • assume power to oneself僭取榵力

• ⑤ (事物)呈现(某种外观)
  • Things have assumed a new aspect.事情呈现新的局面。