n.假定；设想；担任(职责等)；假装
The theory is based on a series of wrong assumptions. 这一理论是以一系列错误的设想为依据的。
His assumption of power was welcomed by everyone. 他的当权为大家所欢迎。
He talked with an assumption of ease. 他装出从容的样子说话。
assumption的基本意思是“假定,臆测”,多指无根据的设想; 其后可接that引起的同位语从句,从句中谓语动词可用虚拟式。
assumption的另一个意思是“担任,承担”,多与介词of连用。
n.假设，臆测（名词assumption的复数形式）
