[영어 단어] assume

 

assume

[어수움]
(사실일 것으로) 추정/상정하다, 간주하다
생각하다, 가정하다, 추측하다
(권력, 책임을) 맡다
(특질, 양상을) 띠다, 취하다

If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly.
If something assumes a particular quality, it begins to have that quality.
You can use let us assume or let's assume when you are considering a possible situation or event so that you can think about the consequences.
Everyone assumed I was drunk because of my Asian glow.
Many people assume that kimbap is essentially the same thing as Japanese sushi rolls.
Don't assume things.
Don't assume too much.
I assumed they were an item.
Most customers assume that the price includes any applicable taxes.

 

 

 

assume a posture

자세를 취하다

 

 

 

 

assume ignorance

모르는 체하다

 

 

 

 

assume power

권력을 잡다

If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility.

 

 

 

assume the role of

~의 역할을 맡다

Ms. Reynolds will assume the role of the office manager while Mr. Sheridan is on sick leave.