1. | [c] 假定;假设a belief or feeling that sth is true or that sth will happen, although there is no proof |
an underlying/implicit assumption 暗含的假定 | |
We need to challenge some of the basic assumptions of Western philosophy. 我们有必要向西方哲学的某些基本假设提出质疑。 | |
We are working on the assumption that everyone invited will turn up. 我们假定了每一个人都会应邀出席并正就此作出安排。 | |
It was impossible to make assumptions about people's reactions. 臆断人们的反应是不可能的。 | |
His actions were based on a false assumption. 他的行为基于错误的设想。 |
2. | [c][u] ~ of sth (责任的)承担;担任;(权力的)获得the act of taking or beginning to have power or responsibility |
their assumption of power/control 他们权力╱控制的取得 |