assumed

assumed — 動詞

IPA/əˈsjuːm/
KK[əsˈumd]IPA/əˈsuːm/
  • assumedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • assumeds3rd person singular
  • assumeding-ing form
  • assumededpast simple

1. to think that something is true because it is the most reasonable way to underst

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

假設；假定

未經證實就認為是真的

to think that something is true because it is the most reasonable way to understand a situation, even without definite proof

例句

Kofi assumed the package would arrive on Monday, but it came two days late.

Kofi 假設包裹會在星期一送達，但實際晚了兩天。

Before you blame the driver who backed into your parked car, do not assume you know everything that happened.

在責怪那輛倒車撞到你停放車輛的駕駛之前，不要假設你知道所有情況。

同義詞
  • presume

    stronger sense of probability or authority; 'presume' suggests a conclusion drawn from reliable evidence or social expectation

  • suppose

    more tentative; 'suppose' can be used to introduce a hypothetical situation rather than state a belief

  • take for granted

    informal phrasal verb; suggests the belief has gone unchallenged for a long time

反義詞
  • doubt

    to question the truth of something rather than accepting it

  • verify

    to check or confirm rather than accept without proof

文法句型

assume + that-clause

assume + object + (to be) + noun/adjective

it is assumed + that-clause

用法筆記

This sense is the most common use of assume. It is frequently used with a that-clause or with an object and an infinitive (assume someone to be…). Distinguish from sense verb/2 (PRETEND), where assume means to take on a false appearance rather than to form a belief.

常見錯誤

❌I assume the meeting is at 3pm, so I did not check the invitation.
✅I assumed the meeting was at 3pm, so I did not check the invitation.
💡When referring to a past belief that turned out to be wrong, use past tense assumed, not present tense assume.

2. to give yourself a false identity or put on a way of behaving that is not your r

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

偽裝；冒充

假裝有某種身分或感受

to give yourself a false identity or put on a way of behaving that is not your real one, usually in order to deceive others

例句

Asher assumed a false name when he checked into the hotel.

Asher 入住旅館時，偽裝成另一個人。

Owen assumed an expression of surprise when he heard the unexpected news.

Owen 聽到一個意外的消息時，裝出驚訝的表情。

同義詞
  • put on

    informal phrasal verb; suggests a temporary display, e.g. 'put on a brave face'

  • feign

    more formal; often used with emotions (feign surprise, feign interest)

  • affect

    formal; suggests an artificial mannerism or accent adopted for effect

反義詞

文法句型

assume + noun phrase (identity / expression / manner)

assumed + noun (as adjective modifier)

用法筆記

The object is usually something about a person's external presentation: a name, expression, tone, accent, or identity. This sense differs from verb/1 (ACCEPT AS TRUE) because it describes a deliberate act of pretending, not a belief.

常見錯誤

❌She assumed a sad face because she felt terrible.
✅She assumed a sad face to fool her parents.
💡Use this sense only when the behaviour is put on deliberately; for a genuine expression of feelings, use wore or showed instead.

3. to start taking on a position of authority, an obligation, or a particular quali

3.動詞及物B2
釋義

承擔；取得

開始擁有責任、控制權或特性

to start taking on a position of authority, an obligation, or a particular quality, sometimes without formal approval

例句

After the manager resigned, Nellie assumed control of the entire department.

經理辭職後，Nellie 承擔了整個部門的管理工作。

assumed control of — taking authority over something

The new government assumed responsibility for providing free healthcare to all citizens.

新政府承擔了為所有公民提供免費醫療的責任。

同義詞
  • take on

    less formal; implies accepting a duty without the nuance of authority ('take on a new project')

  • shoulder

    metaphorical verb suggesting heavy responsibility ('shoulder the burden')

  • acquire

    neutral, works for physical characteristics ('acquire a reddish tint')

反義詞
  • relinquish

    to give up a position or responsibility voluntarily

  • abdicate

    formal; to formally give up a position of power or duty

文法句型

assume + responsibility / control / command / power / role

assume + (physical) characteristic / appearance / color

用法筆記

When the object is a position of authority (control, command, responsibility), the sense often carries a nuance of taking charge either formally or by stepping in when needed. When the object is a physical quality (color, shape, appearance), the subject is typically an inanimate thing that changes over time.

常見錯誤

❌He assumed the job quickly.
✅He assumed the responsibilities of the job quickly.
💡This sense pairs with abstract nouns (control, responsibility, command, role), not with concrete nouns like job or position directly.

assumed — 形容詞

IPA/əˈsjuːmd/
KK[əsˈumd]IPA/əˈsuːmd/