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presumption

🇬🇧 UK/pri'zʌmpʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

An assumption accepted as true without full proof; arrogant or overconfident behavior.

假定,推测;放肆,冒昧

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
prebefore
+
sumpttake, consume, use up
+
ionact, process, state
=presumption

Common Collocations

  • 1.presumption of innocence无罪推定
  • 2.rebuttable presumption可反驳的推定
  • 3.[act on presumption]凭假设行事
  • 4.sheer presumption十足的放肆

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of the legal system.

  • 2.

    What a presumption to think he could lead the entire project alone.

  • 3.

    Her presumption that everyone agreed with her caused tension in the team.

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