- 呈现,呈(某种形式、面貌等);具有(…的作用、特征、性质等);采取:
The situation assumed a threatening character.
形势显得很险恶。
The problem has assumed a new form.
这问题以新的方式出现了。
 - 采用(某种方式等):
They assumed the customs of their new country.
他们采用他们新来到国家的习俗。
He assumed the style of an aggressive go-getter.
他具有一个积极进取的、有冲劲和进取心的人的风度。
 - 僭取;篡夺;夺取;擅用;侵占:
to assume the right to oneself
夺(或僭)取权利
 - 承担;接受;接管;
to assume an obligationf
承担义务
 - 担任;就任,就(职):
to assume the office of treasurer
任司库职
to assume office
就职
 - 假定,假设;臆断,想当然地认为:
to assume that everyone wants peace
假设每人都要和平
to assume a principle in reasoning
在推理中假定一个原理是正确的
Everyone assumed him to be dead.
大家都以为他不在人世了。
 - 装出,假装,佯作,装作有(或是):
to assume an air of innocence
装出一副无辜的样子
to assume a humble manner
装出一种谦卑的态度
 - 穿上,戴上:
to assume a coat
穿上上衣
 - 继承(他人)的债务(或义务)
 - (上帝)接…(进天国)
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