presuppose

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.
    — "Nay," replied her companion, "what have I done for you to presuppose such a want of gallantry, as to imagine that I would attempt to guess a lady's secret before she thought proper to communicate it?"

词形变化

presupposes present,singular,third-person presupposing participle,present presupposed participle,past presupposed past

词源

From Middle French presupposer, from Latin praesuppōnō.
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