premise
/ˈpremɪs/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5842 in the learning path
前提；假定
Definitions
n. an idea accepted as the basis for reasoning or action
前提；假定
n. the buildings and land used by a business or organization
房屋及附属场地
Example
Your plan rests on the premise that everyone agrees.
你的计划建立在所有人都同意这一前提上。
The policy is based on the premise that affordable education improves both individual prospects and national productivity.
这项政策的前提是，负担得起的教育能改善个人前景并提高国家生产力。
Collocations
- basic premise
- on the premise that
- business premises
- on the premises
Synonyms
- assumption
Usage tip
表示房屋及场地时用复数premises。
FAQ
- What does premise mean?
- an idea accepted as the basis for reasoning or action the buildings and land used by a business or organization
- How is premise pronounced?
- UK /ˈpremɪs/, US /ˈpremɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
