assume

动词

1. 1

   假定、认为、以为

   I assumed you had already finished the report last night.

   我以为你昨晚就把报告写完了。

2. 2

   承担、担任、接掌

   She will assume the role of department head next month.

   她下个月将接掌部门主管一职。

3. 3

   取得、掌握

   The new government assumed power after a peaceful election.

   新政府在和平选举之后掌权。

4. 4

   呈现、具有、转为

   The problem has assumed a new urgency in recent weeks.

   这个问题在最近几周呈现出新的急迫性。

5. 5

   装出、假装正式

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

   他装出一副无所谓的样子，但显然受了伤。