supposing
/səˈpəʊzɪŋ/ · /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5171 in the learning path
假如；假使
Definitions
conj. used to introduce an imagined situation or possibility
假如；假使
Example
Supposing the bus is late, can we walk instead?
假如公交车晚点，我们能改为步行吗？
Supposing that university education became free, how would governments cover the additional costs without reducing other essential services?
假如大学教育免费，政府如何在不削减其他基本服务的情况下承担额外费用？
Collocations
- supposing that
- supposing we could
- supposing you were
Word family
- suppose (v.)
- supposition (n.)
Synonyms
- if
- assuming
Usage tip
相当于if，可接that从句，常用来提出假设。
FAQ
- What does supposing mean?
- used to introduce an imagined situation or possibility
- How is supposing pronounced?
- UK /səˈpəʊzɪŋ/, US /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
