assume

動詞

1. 1

   假定、認為、以為

   I assumed you had already finished the report last night.

   我以為你昨晚就把報告寫完了。

2. 2

   承擔、擔任、接掌

   She will assume the role of department head next month.

   她下個月將接掌部門主管一職。

3. 3

   取得、掌握

   The new government assumed power after a peaceful election.

   新政府在和平選舉之後掌權。

4. 4

   呈現、具有、轉為

   The problem has assumed a new urgency in recent weeks.

   這個問題在最近幾週呈現出新的急迫性。

5. 5

   裝出、假裝正式

   He assumed an air of indifference, but he was clearly hurt.

   他裝出一副無所謂的樣子，但顯然受了傷。