1.(suppose)推测;假定;假设
I presume我推测
Dido's told you the whole sad story, I presume?我想迪多已经把这件伤心事全部告诉你了吧?
2.to presume to do sth<正式>(dare)贸然做某事;妄行某事
They're resentful that outsiders presume to meddle in their affairs.他们对外人擅自干涉他们的事务非常愤慨。
I wouldn't presume to do sth我岂敢做某事(用以缓和语气)
I would not presume to tell you how to do your job.我岂敢对你的工作指手画脚。
I wouldn't presume to question your judgement.我岂敢质疑你的判断。
3.(presuppose)假定;假设
The legal definition of 'know' often presumes mental control.“知晓”的法律定义通常假定其行为主体存在思维控制能力。