assume
/əˈsum/ 动词 B1中文： 假定、担任、承接、采纳
- To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof. · We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
- To take on a position, duty or form. · Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.
- To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate. · He assumed an air of indifference.
- To receive, adopt (a person).
- To adopt (an idea or cause).
复数 assume · He/she/it assumes · 过去式 assumed · 过去分词 assumed · -ing形式 assuming
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To all this information, much of which we already knew, Holmes listened with polite attention, but I, who knew him so well, could clearly see that his thoughts were elsewhere, and I detected a mixture of mingled uneasiness and expectation beneath that mask which he was wont to assume.
At least, therefore, I did not assume the character of needless precipitance merely to show off before the ladies.”
With assumed tranquillity he then replied, “I have no wish of denying that I did everything in my power to separate my friend from your sister, or that I rejoice in my success.
On the stage of that comedy he had assumed to play the one-night part of a butterfly of fashion and an idler of means and taste.
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