assumed

assumed — 動詞

1. to decide that something is probably true or real based on what you know, even t

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

假定；假設

沒有確鑿證據就相信某事為真

to decide that something is probably true or real based on what you know, even though you do not have definite proof

例句

The police assumed the man was guilty before they looked at any of the evidence.

警方在查看任何證據之前，就假定那名男子有罪。

assumed the man was guilty

Wei assumed the train would be on time, so he was frustrated when the board showed a forty-minute delay.

Wei 假設火車會準時抵達，所以看到顯示牌顯示延誤四十分鐘時，他非常沮喪。

assumed the train would be on time

同義詞
  • presume

    stronger sense of confidence; 'presume' suggests the speaker has good reason to believe, while 'assume' may be more neutral or tentative

  • suppose

    more tentative and often used to present a hypothesis or possibility rather than a working belief

  • guess

    less formal and suggests less thought behind the belief

  • take for granted

    phrasal; implies the belief is held without examination, often with a negative connotation

反義詞
  • doubt

    to be uncertain about whether something is true — the opposite of believing without proof

  • question

    to express uncertainty about or challenge a belief, rather than accepting it

文法句型

assume + that-clause

assume + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently followed by a that-clause. The speaker uses 'assume' when presenting an inference as their own judgment, not a confirmed fact. In past tense, the that-clause often backshifts: 'I assumed he was tired' rather than 'I assumed he is tired.'

常見錯誤

❌I assumed he is coming to the meeting.
✅I assumed he was coming to the meeting.
💡After past-tense 'assumed,' the verb in the that-clause should normally be in a past form.
❌I assume you will come tomorrow' (when the plan is confirmed)
✅I expect you to come tomorrow.
💡'Assume' should not be used for confirmed plans; use 'expect' or 'know.'

2. to pretend to have a particular identity, name, or feeling, usually with the int

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

偽裝；冒充

為了欺騙而假裝擁有特定身分或情感

to pretend to have a particular identity, name, or feeling, usually with the intention of deceiving other people

例句

The spy assumed a false identity and crossed the border using a forged passport.

那名間諜偽造了身分，用一本假護照越過了邊境。

assumed a false identity

Fatima assumed a look of surprise when her colleagues walked into the party, even though she had planned the whole event.

Fatima 在同事走進派對時裝出一副驚訝的表情，但整場活動其實都是她策劃的。

assumed a look of surprise

同義詞
  • pretend

    less formal and broader in meaning; 'pretend' can refer to both actions and feelings, while 'assume' is more about adopting a visible role or manner

  • feign

    more formal, usually about emotions or physical states ('feign illness'); less common for identities

  • adopt

    neutral tone; 'adopt an accent' is similar, but 'adopt' does not imply deception as strongly

反義詞
  • reveal

    to show one's true identity or feelings, the opposite of hiding behind a pretended one

文法句型

assume + noun phrase (identity / feeling / manner)

用法筆記

The object is typically a publicly observable thing — an identity, name, expression, accent, or manner — that someone deliberately adopts. This sense is more formal than 'pretend' and implies a concrete change in appearance or behaviour, not just a mental act.

常見錯誤

❌She assumed a sad face.
✅She assumed a sad expression.
💡'Assume a look' or 'assume an expression' is more natural than 'assume a face.'
❌He assumed to be a doctor.
✅He assumed the identity of a doctor.' or 'He pretended to be a doctor.
💡'Assume' takes a direct noun object, not a to-infinitive.

3. to begin to take responsibility, control, or a particular role, often before bei

3.動詞及物B2
釋義

承擔；擔任

開始擁有責任、控制權或特定職位

to begin to take responsibility, control, or a particular role, often before being officially given permission to do so

例句

After the manager quit suddenly, Nora assumed control of the project to keep things moving.

經理突然辭職後，Nora 接手了專案的管理工作，讓事情繼續推進。

assumed control of the project

The new government assumed power after the election results were announced on Wednesday.

新政府在星期三選舉結果公布後正式執政。

assumed power

同義詞
  • take on

    less formal, common in everyday speech; 'take on a role' or 'take on responsibility'

  • undertake

    more formal; implies a planned decision to begin a task or duty

  • shoulder

    metaphorical; suggests bearing a heavy or difficult responsibility

反義詞
  • relinquish

    to give up responsibility or control, the opposite of taking it on

  • abdicate

    formal; to give up a position of power or responsibility

文法句型

assume + noun phrase (responsibility / control / role)

用法筆記

Subject can be either a person or a thing (e.g. a plan, a situation). When the subject is non-personal, the meaning shifts toward 'beginning to have a quality or characteristic.' Frequently used in formal or professional contexts.

常見錯誤

❌He assumed the job.
✅He assumed the role of manager.
💡'Assume' needs a specific noun like 'responsibility,' 'control,' 'power,' or 'role' rather than a vague object.
❌The new president assumed to lead the country.
✅The new president assumed leadership of the country.' or 'The new president assumed power.
💡'Assume' takes a noun object, not a to-infinitive.

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