presumably
/prɪˈzjuːməbli/ · /prɪˈzuːməbli/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4900 in the learning path
想必；据推测
Definitions
adv. Probably true, based on what is known or reasonably expected.
想必；据推测
Example
Her coat is gone, so presumably she has left.
她的外套不见了，想必她已经离开了。
More frequent bus services would presumably encourage commuters to leave their cars at home, reducing urban traffic.
更频繁的公交班次想必会鼓励通勤者不开车出门，从而缓解城市交通拥堵。
Collocations
- presumably because
- presumably intended to
- presumably true
Word family
- presume (v.)
- presumption (n.)
Synonyms
- probably
- likely
Usage tip
表示有依据的推测，不等于certainly的确定语气。
FAQ
- What does presumably mean?
- Probably true, based on what is known or reasonably expected.
- How is presumably pronounced?
- UK /prɪˈzjuːməbli/, US /prɪˈzuːməbli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
