assume

1. V-T If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly. 假設

It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar. 假設這兩塊大陸類似是種錯誤概唸。

If mistakes occurred, they were assumed to be the fault of the commander on the spot. 如果出現了錯誤，它們就被以爲是現場指揮官的錯。

2. V-T If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility. 接受 (權利、責任)

Mr. Cross will assume the role of CEO with a team of four directors. 尅羅斯先生將擔任由４位執行官組成的一個團隊的首蓆執行官一職。

3. V-T If you assume a particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way. 做出 (某表情); 採取 (某行爲方式)

He managed to assume an air of calm. 他設法表現出一幅平靜的樣子。