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Presumption Meaning in English

word

pɹiˈzəmpʃən/, /pɹɪˈzəmpʃən
pri-ZUHMP-shuhn
pɹɪsˈʌmpʃən
prih-SUMP-shuhn

释义

A presumption is something that is assumed to be true without proof, or it can also mean showing too much confidence or boldness in your own beliefs or actions.

用法与细微差别

Formal and academic; used in law ('legal presumption'), philosophy, or to describe someone's boldness. 'Presumption' often means 'unproven assumption', but can also imply arrogance if used about a person's behavior. Do not confuse with 'assumption' (more general, less formal).

例句

The court operated under the presumption of innocence.

basic

Her presumption annoyed the teacher.

basic

That is only a presumption, not a fact.

basic

He spoke with such presumption that everyone was surprised.

natural

It's a dangerous presumption to think you're always right.

natural

Without evidence, any theory is just a presumption.

natural