assume

一、真题好句
assume 高中必修500 全国卷频次:3 教材出处:译林版必修B2U2
/əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/
v. assumes 0 assuming 0 assumed 0
假定，设想；采取，呈现
高考真题原句提选：
So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people.
All we assume is that some early men invented certain sounds, in one way or another, to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things.

二、词组｜习惯用语
assume responsibility 承担责任
assume liability 承担责任
subjective assume 主观臆断

三、词根记忆

assume
vt.
假裝;假定,設想;承擔;呈現,采取The perfume consumer presumably assumes that the volume is resumed.香水消費者假定地設想音量已恢複.
a.
承擔;假裝,假定(as加強動作+sum+e→拿往→承擔[責任])[sum,sumpt=take表示”拿,取”]

as·sume / E5sju:m; NAmE E5su:m /
verb
1. to think or accept that sth is true but without having proof of it
假定；假设；认为:
▪ [V (that)] It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve.
认为经济将继续好转是有道理的。
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds.
咱们暂时假设计划成功。
She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time.
他认为,她会在通常时间回到家的。
▪ [VN that] It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work.
普遍认为,紧张是工作过重所致。
▪ [VN] Don’t always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened).
别总往最坏处想。
In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10.
在这个例子中我们已假定单价为 10 元。
▪ [VN to inf] I had assumed him to be a Belgian.
我本以为他是比利时人。
2. [VN] (formal) to take or begin to have power or responsibility
承担(责任)；就(职)；取得(权力)
SYN take :
The court assumed responsibility for the girl’s welfare.
法庭承担了保障这个女孩福利的责任。
Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.
反叛武装力量已控制了首都。
3. [VN] (formal) to begin to have a particular quality or appearance
呈现(外观、样子)；显露(特征)
SYN take on :
This matter has assumed considerable importance.
这件事看来相当重要。
In the story the god assumes the form of an eagle.
在这个故事中神以鹰的形象出现。
4. [VN] (formal) to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality
装出；假装
SYN put on :
He assumed an air of concern.
他装出关心的样子。

assume /əˈsjuːm $ əˈsuːm/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL verb [transitive] 1  to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proof 假定，假设，认为 SYN presume
assume (that)
I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you’d gone out.
我没有看见你的汽车，所以我以为你出去了。
it seems/is reasonable to assume (that)
It seems reasonable to assume that the book was written around 70 AD.
认为这本书写于公元70年前后似乎有道理。
somebody can safely assume that (=it is almost certain)
I think we can safely assume that interest rates will go up again soon.
我想我们几乎可以肯定，利率很快会再次上调。
let us/let’s assume (that) (=used when thinking about a possible event or situation and its possible results) 我们假设
Let us assume for a moment that we could indeed fire her. Should we?
我们暂且假设真的能开除她，我们是不是该那样做？
assume the worst (=think that the worst possible thing has happened)
When it got to midnight and Paul was still not back, I began to assume the worst.
到午夜时保罗还没回来，我就开始往最坏的地方想了。
2  assume control/responsibility etc formal to start to have control, responsibility etc or to start in a particular position or job 开始掌管/承担责任等
Whoever they appoint will assume responsibility for all financial matters.
不管他们任命的是谁，他都要负责财务方面的所有事务。
He assumed power in a bloody coup in 1990.
他在1990年一场血腥的政变中上台。
Jim Paton will assume the role of managing director.
吉姆·帕顿将出任常务董事一职。
3  assume a manner/air/expression etc formal to behave in a way that does not show how you really feel, especially in order to seem more confident, happy etc than you are 假装[装出]…的态度/样子/表情等 SYN put on
Andy assumed an air of indifference whenever her name was mentioned.
每次提到她的名字，安迪都装出无所谓的样子。
4  to start to have a particular quality or appearance 呈现出，显示出 SYN take on
These relationships assume great importance in times of crisis.
在危急时刻，这些关系显得尤为重要。
The problem is beginning to assume massive proportions.
问题开始显出其严重性。
5  to be based on the idea that something else is correct 以…为前提，预先假定 SYN presuppose
assume (that)
The theory assumes that both labour and capital are mobile.
这个理论的前提是劳动力和资本都是流动的。
Coen’s economic forecast assumes a 3.5% growth rate.
科恩的经济预测是以3.5%的增长率为前提的。
→ assuming
Origin assume (1500-1600) Latin assumere, from ad- “to” + sumere “to take”

assume ★★★★☆
1.VERB 动词假定;以为;假设 If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly.

【语法信息】：V that

【语法信息】：be V-ed to-inf

【语法信息】：V so
It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar…

关于这两块大陆相似的假设是一种误解。

If the package is wrapped well, we assume the contents are also wonderful…

如果包装精美，我们就会认为里面装的也是好东西。

If mistakes occurred, they were assumed to be the fault of the commander on the spot…

如果出现了错误，就会认为是现场指挥官的失误。

‘Today?’ — ‘I’d assume so, yeah.’

“今天？”——“对，我觉得是。”

2.VERB 动词掌管，夺取，取得（权力）；承担（责任） If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility.

【语法信息】：V n
Mr Cross will assume the role of Chief Executive with a team of four directors…

克劳斯先生将出任首席执行官，手下有4位经理。

If there is no president, power will be assumed by the most extremist forces.

如果没有主席，权力就会落入最极端的过激分子手中。

3.VERB 动词呈现，具有，显露（某种特质） If something assumes a particular quality, it begins to have that quality.

【语法信息】：V n
In his dreams, the mountains assumed enormous importance.

在他的梦中，山有着至关重要的作用。

4.VERB 动词表现出（某种表情）；装出，做出（某种样子） If you assume a particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way.

【语法信息】：V n
He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority…

他表现出一副高高在上的样子以获得自我满足。

Prue assumed a placatory tone of voice.

普吕以一种安慰人的语气说话。

5.PHRASE 短语See also:assuming;让我们假设；姑且假设 You can use let us assume or let’s assume when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.

【搭配模式】：PHR that
Let us assume those clubs actually win something. Then players will receive large bonuses…

倘若那些俱乐部真的赚了，那么球员就会获得一大笔奖金。

Let’s assume for a moment that I am a litigant in your court.

暂且假设我是你的诉讼当事人。

assume /əˈsuːm/ verb
assumes; assumed; assuming [+ object] 1
: to think that something is true or probably true without knowing that it is true假定；假设；认为
I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn’t show up.
我原以为他要来，所以他没露面令我感到很意外。
“Is he coming?” “So I assume.” = “I assume so.”
“他会来吗？”“我觉得会的。”
I think we can safely assume that he’s coming. = I think it’s safe to assume that he’s coming.
我觉得我们可以肯定他会来。
She assumed from his expression that he was confused.
她从他的表情上推断，他被搞糊涂了。
Let’s assume [=suppose] (that) she rejects your invitation. What will you do then? = Assuming (that) she rejects your invitation, what will you do? [=what will you do if she rejects your invitation?] 咱们假设她拒绝了你的邀请，你会怎么办？
We’ll be arriving around noon. That’s assuming that our flight is on time.
我们大约中午到，假如飞机准点的话。
The study assumes that the problem develops after birth. [=the study does not consider the possibility that the problem may begin before birth] 这项研究假设这个问题出现在婴儿出生后。
2
a : to begin (a role, duty, etc.) as a job or responsibility承担；担任；就职
She assumed the presidency. = She assumed the position of president.
她担任了主席一职。
assume [=take] office
任职
The king assumed the throne when he was very young.
国王在很小的时候就继位了。
b : to take or begin to have (power, control, etc.) in a job or situation取得（权力等）
He is ready to assume [=take] control of the organization.
他已做好掌管这个组织的准备。
3
: to begin to have (a particular appearance or quality)呈现，具有，显露（外观或特征）
The last game of the season assumes much greater importance now. [=it becomes much more important now] 赛季的最后一场比赛现在显得更加重要了。
Their financial problems assumed huge proportions. [=grew to be very serious] 他们的财政问题变得很严重。
The sky gradually assumed [=took on] an otherworldly glow.
天空渐渐呈现出一道仙境般的亮光。
Under certain conditions, the chemical will assume the appearance of ice.
在一定条件下，这种化学品会呈现冰状。
4
a : to make yourself have (an appearance that does not show your true feelings) in order to deceive someone假装…表情；装出…样子
She immediately assumed a look of innocence. [=she had an expression on her face that made her look innocent, even though she wasn’t] 她马上装出了一副无辜的样子。
b : to place yourself in (a particular position or posture)呈现…姿势
She assumed a sitting position [=she sat down] on the floor.
她坐在了地板上。
5
: to accept (a responsibility, debt, etc.)接受，承担（责任、债务等）
When they purchased the company they had to assume [=take on] its debts.
他们收购这家公司时，还必须接手该公司的债务。
assume liability
承担责任
The city assumes greater financial risk with that plan.
市政府采用这个计划会承担更大的财政风险。