to assume
01
假设, 假定
to think that something is true without having proof or evidence
Transitive: to assume sth | to assume that
例子
She often assumes that everyone agrees with her perspective.
她经常假设每个人都同意她的观点。
People frequently assume the worst without knowing the full story.
人们经常在不了解全部情况的情况下假设最坏的情况。
02
穿上, 披上
to dress oneself in or place something on the body
Transitive: to assume clothing or accessories
例子
She assumed her coat before stepping out into the cold.
她在踏入寒冷之前穿上了她的外套。
The knight assumed his armor before entering the battlefield.
骑士在进入战场前穿上了他的盔甲。
03
呈现, 采取
to start displaying a particular appearance or feature
Transitive: to assume a quality or appearance
例子
As the storm approached, the sky assumed a dark and menacing hue.
随着风暴的临近，天空呈现出一种黑暗和不祥的色调。
His ideas began to assume greater significance as the discussion progressed.
随着讨论的进行，他的想法开始具有更大的意义。
04
承担, 担任
to take or begin to have power or responsibility
Transitive: to assume a role or position
例子
She assumed the role of team leader after the manager resigned.
经理辞职后，她担任了团队领导的角色。
The new president will assume office next month.
新总统将于下个月就职。
05
承担, 负责
to accept responsibility for someone else's financial obligations or debts
Transitive: to assume a debt
例子
The new company assumed the debts of the smaller firm after the merger.
新公司在合并后承担了较小公司的债务。
He agreed to assume his brother's loan payments to help him out of financial trouble.
他同意承担他兄弟的贷款还款，以帮助他摆脱财务困境。
06
接纳, 提升
to lift or bring the soul of a believer into heaven
Transitive: to assume a person or their soul
例子
It is believed that God assumed the soul of the saint into eternal peace.
人们相信上帝将圣人的灵魂带入了永恒的安宁。
According to the scripture, the faithful were assumed into heaven to dwell with the divine.
根据经文，信徒被接升天堂与神同住。
07
采取, 呈现
to adopt or present a behavior, role, or identity
Transitive: to assume an attitude or identity
例子
He assumed an air of confidence, though he was nervous inside.
他摆出一副自信的样子，尽管内心很紧张。
She assumed a false identity to gain access to the restricted area.
她假裝了一個假身份以獲得進入限制區域的權限。
08
篡夺, 夺取
to seize power by the use of force and without the right to do so
Transitive: to assume power or control
例子
The rebels assumed control of the government after a violent coup.
叛军在一场暴力政变后接管了政府。
The general assumed power, dismissing the existing leadership without consent.
一般的篡夺权力，未经同意就解除了现有领导层的职务。
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