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British pronunciation
/pɹɪzjˈuːm/

英語での「presume」の定義と意味

to presume
01

推測する, 仮定する

to think that something is true based on probability or likelihood
Transitive: to presume that
to presume definition and meaning
example
Without clear evidence, she could only presume that the meeting would be rescheduled.
明確な証拠がなかったので、彼女は会議が再スケジュールされるとしか推測できなかった。
When the weather suddenly changed, they had to presume that the outdoor event might be canceled.
天気が突然変わったとき、彼らは屋外イベントがキャンセルされるかもしれないと推定しなければなりませんでした。
02

利用する, 乱用する

to take advantage of someone or something for personal gain
Intransitive: to presume on sth | to presume upon sth
example
He presumed on his friend's kindness by constantly asking for favors.
彼は絶えず好意を求めることで友人の親切を当てにした
She presumed upon their hospitality, staying far longer than she was invited.
彼女は招待されたよりずっと長く滞在し、彼らのもてなしを利用した
03

推定する, 横柄に振る舞う

to assume the right to do something, often in a way that is seen as disrespectful or overly bold
Transitive: to presume to do sth
example
He presumed to tell his boss how to do her job, which upset everyone in the office.
彼は上司に仕事のやり方を教えるという思い上がりを見せ、オフィスの全員を不快にさせた。
She presumed to speak for the group without asking for anyone's opinion.
彼女は誰の意見も聞かずにグループの代表として話すことを思い切った
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