premise

前提、假设、立论基础

His whole argument rests on a false premise about human nature.

他整套论述建立在对人性的错误前提上。

基本构想、设定、主轴

The show has a simple premise: strangers must survive together.

这部剧的设定很简单：陌生人必须一起求生。

房屋、场所、营业处所常用复数

Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises.

这个场所内任何地方都禁止吸烟。

以…为前提、以…为根据正式，常用被动

Their plan was premised on steady growth in tourism.

他们的计划是以观光业稳定成长为前提。