presupposition

名詞

1. 1

   預設、假定、前提

   His argument rests on the presupposition that everyone acts rationally.

   他的論點建立在人人都理性行事這個預設上。

2. 2

   先入之見、成見

   We should examine our own presuppositions before judging other cultures.

   在評判其他文化之前，我們應該先檢視自己的先入之見。

3. 3

   預設語言學

   The question carries the presupposition that he already owns a car.

   這個問句帶有他已經擁有一輛車的預設。