assume

1. V-T If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly. 假設(shè)

It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar. 假設(shè)這兩塊大陸類(lèi)似是種錯(cuò)誤概念。

If mistakes occurred, they were assumed to be the fault of the commander on the spot. 如果出現(xiàn)了錯(cuò)誤，它們就被以為是現(xiàn)場(chǎng)指揮官的錯(cuò)。

2. V-T If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility. 接受 (權(quán)利、責(zé)任)

Mr. Cross will assume the role of CEO with a team of four directors. 克羅斯先生將擔(dān)任由４位執(zhí)行官組成的一個(gè)團(tuán)隊(duì)的首席執(zhí)行官一職。

3. V-T If you assume a particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way. 做出 (某表情); 采取 (某行為方式)

He managed to assume an air of calm. 他設(shè)法表現(xiàn)出一幅平靜的樣子。