presumption

英[pri'zʌmpʃən]美[pri'zʌmpʃən]

n.
1.假定，认定，推测
2.【律】推定，论定
3.放肆，冒昧，自以为是

同：	[n.] assumption, effrontery, given, precondition

hypothesis，assumption，presumption，supposition

这些名词均有“假设，假想”之意。
hypothesis书面用词，指有待作进一步检验或证实的假设。
assumption侧重主观推测或主观设想。
presumption着重指以可能性为依据的假设。
supposition可与assumption换用，还可表某种试探性的主观看法或建议。

She was infuriated by his presumption in making the travel arrangements without first consulting her
他事先没有和她商量便作好旅行安排，她对他自作主张很生气。收藏
There is a strong presumption in favour of the truthfulness of their statement.
有一个有力的根据足以推定他们所讲是真实的。收藏
On the presumption that he was innocent she took his part.
她推断他无罪而袒护[支持]他。收藏
Let my presumption not provoke thy wrath(Shakespeare.
希望我的揣测不会激起你的怒气(莎士比亚)。收藏
Presumption is not reality.
设想不等于现实。收藏

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