assumption
/əˈsʌmpʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4056 in the learning path
假定；未经证实的看法
Definitions
n. Something accepted as true without definite proof.
假定；未经证实的看法
n. The act of taking on responsibility, power, or a role.
承担；就任
Example
My assumption that the shop opened early was wrong.
我以为这家店很早开门，结果想错了。
The assumption that all young people possess advanced digital skills may lead to inadequate support in schools.
认为所有年轻人都具备高级数字技能的假设，可能导致学校提供的支持不足。
Collocations
- make an assumption
- underlying assumption
- challenge an assumption
- assumption of responsibility
Word family
- assume (v.)
- assumed (adj.)
Synonyms
- supposition
- presumption
Usage tip
常用assumption that从句，表示未经证实的看法。
FAQ
- What does assumption mean?
- Something accepted as true without definite proof. The act of taking on responsibility, power, or a role.
- How is assumption pronounced?
- UK /əˈsʌmpʃən/, US /əˈsʌmpʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
