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to assume
01
假设, 认为
to think that something is true without having proof or evidence
Transitive: to assume sth | to assume that
Example
She often assumes that everyone agrees with her perspective.
People frequently assume the worst without knowing the full story.
Yesterday, he mistakenly assumed that the meeting was canceled.
02
假装, 穿上
to dress oneself in or place something on the body
Transitive: to assume clothing or accessories
Example
She assumed her coat before stepping out into the cold.
The knight assumed his armor before entering the battlefield.
The actor assumed the elaborate costume for his role on stage.
03
呈现, 表现
to start displaying a particular appearance or feature
Transitive: to assume a quality or appearance
Example
As the storm approached, the sky assumed a dark and menacing hue.
His ideas began to assume greater significance as the discussion progressed.
The story assumed a tragic dimension with the unexpected twist.
04
承担, 接任
to take or begin to have power or responsibility
Transitive: to assume a role or position
Example
She assumed the role of team leader after the manager resigned.
The new president will assume office next month.
After the accident, she assumed responsibility for organizing the event.
05
承担, 承接
to accept responsibility for someone else's financial obligations or debts
Transitive: to assume a debt
Example
The new company assumed the debts of the smaller firm after the merger.
He agreed to assume his brother's loan payments to help him out of financial trouble.
The buyer assumed the seller's outstanding debts as part of the purchase agreement.
06
提升, 接取
to lift or bring the soul of a believer into heaven
Transitive: to assume a person or their soul
Example
It is believed that God assumed the soul of the saint into eternal peace.
According to the scripture, the faithful were assumed into heaven to dwell with the divine.
The vision depicted angels assuming the soul of the righteous into the presence of God.
07
假装, 担任
to adopt or present a behavior, role, or identity
Transitive: to assume an attitude or identity
Example
He assumed an air of confidence, though he was nervous inside.
She assumed a false identity to gain access to the restricted area.
He assumed a serious tone to make his point more persuasive.
08
夺取, 篡夺
to seize power by the use of force and without the right to do so
Transitive: to assume power or control
Example
The rebels assumed control of the government after a violent coup.
The general assumed power, dismissing the existing leadership without consent.
The dictator assumed control of the country, ignoring the democratic process.