presupposition

名词

1. 1

   预设、假定、前提

   His argument rests on the presupposition that everyone acts rationally.

   他的论点建立在人人都理性行事这个预设上。

2. 2

   先入之见、成见

   We should examine our own presuppositions before judging other cultures.

   在评判其他文化之前，我们应该先检视自己的先入之见。

3. 3

   预设语言学

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

   这个问句带有他已经拥有一辆车的预设。