"postulated" in Chinese (Simplified)
假定假设
Definition
在讨论、解释或提出理论时，把某事物作为基本原理提出或假设。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
书面语、学术语，在提出理论或论点时常用。常跟“that”（即'假定...')。日常生活多用'建议'或'假设'等词。
Examples
He postulated a new theory in his paper.
他在论文中**提出**了一个新理论。
The scientist postulated that water could exist on Mars.
科学家**假定**火星上可能有水。
She postulated several reasons for the problem.
她**假定**这个问题有几个原因。
The existence of dark matter was postulated to explain galaxy movement.
为了解释星系的运动，**假定**有暗物质存在。
Economists have postulated that consumer confidence affects spending habits.
经济学家们**假设**消费者信心会影响消费习惯。
It was postulated long ago that all living things are made of cells.
很久以前就已**假定**所有生物都是由细胞组成的。