n.假定；設(shè)想；擔(dān)任(職責(zé)等)；假裝

The theory is based on a series of wrong assumptions. 這一理論是以一系列錯(cuò)誤的設(shè)想為依據(jù)的。

His assumption of power was welcomed by everyone. 他的當(dāng)權(quán)為大家所歡迎。

He talked with an assumption of ease. 他裝出從容的樣子說話。

assumption的基本意思是“假定,臆測”,多指無根據(jù)的設(shè)想; 其后可接that引起的同位語從句,從句中謂語動詞可用虛擬式。

assumption的另一個(gè)意思是“擔(dān)任,承擔(dān)”,多與介詞of連用。

n.假設(shè)，臆測（名詞assumption的復(fù)數(shù)形式）