presumption
noun /prɪˈzʌmpʃn/
/prɪˈzʌmpʃn/
- [countable] something that is thought to be true or likely
可能的事；认为真实的事 - There is a general presumption that the doctor knows best.
一般人都以为医生最了解情况。
Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2- The argument is based on certain presumptions about human nature.
这个论点以对人性的某些假设为基础。 - There is a general presumption that fatty foods are bad for your heart.
普遍认为高脂肪食物对心脏不好。 - We must ensure the discussion is not based on false presumptions.
我们必须确保这次讨论不是以错误的推定为基础的。 - You should examine your own presumptions.
你应该检查你自己的假设。
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- strong
- general
- correct
- …
- presumption about
- presumption against
- presumption of
- …
- the presumption of innocence
- There is a general presumption that the doctor knows best.
- [uncountable] (formal) behaviour that is too confident and shows a lack of respect for other people
非分的行为；妄自尊大 - She was infuriated by his presumption in not consulting her first.
他不先征求她的意见，这让她很生气。
- She was infuriated by his presumption in not consulting her first.
- [uncountable, countable] (law
法律 推定；假定；假设 - Everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence until they are proved to be guilty.
在被证明有罪之前，每个人都应被假定无罪。
Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2- The presumption of innocence is constitutionally protected.
无罪推定是受宪法保护的。 - There is a presumption in favour of your client.
有一个对你的委托人有利的假设。 - a strong presumption of guilt
有说服力的有罪推定 - There is a strong presumption against the legality of using such weapons.
人们强烈反对使用这种武器的合法性。
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- strong
- general
- correct
- …
- presumption about
- presumption against
- presumption of
- …
- the presumption of innocence
- Everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence until they are proved to be guilty.
词源Middle English: from Old French presumpcion, from Latin praesumptio(n) ‘anticipation’, from the verb praesumere ‘anticipate’ (in late Latin ‘take for granted’), from prae ‘before’ + sumere ‘take’.