presupposes

英 [ˌpriːsəˈpəʊzɪz]

美 [ˌpriːsəˈpoʊzɪz]

v.  姑且认为; 假设; 以…为前提; 依…而定
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柯林斯词典

• VERB 预先假定；以…为前提；以…为先决条件
  If one thingpresupposesanother, the first thing cannot be true or exist unless the second thing is true or exists.
  1. All your arguments presuppose that he's a rational, intelligent man...
     你所有论点的前提都是他是一个理性而聪明的人。
  2. The end of an era presupposes the start of another.
     一个时代的结束意味着另一个时代的开始。

双语例句

• "Chaos" presupposes an observable or measurable system.
  混沌意味着一个可见或是可测的系统。
• But I also like the complex understanding of belonging that it presupposes.
  但我也喜欢该计划所希望的归属感的复杂理解。
• Assurance of continual enhancement of product quality presupposes excellent staff, advanced equipment and scientific management system.
  优秀的人才、先进的设备和科学的管理体系，是提高产品质量的保障。
• This presupposes that the prototype be made in the series process with the series material.
  这就预示着原型要通过量产的过程用量产的材料制造。
• Learning to read rapidly and well presupposes that you have the necessary vocabulary and comprehension skills.
  要想学习快速高质量阅读，就必须要现有足够的单词量和一定理解的能力。
• Certainly such an arrangement presupposes that they are naturally superior to the rest of us.
  当然，这样的安排是假定他们自然优于我们这些其余的人。
• My plan presupposes that we can get enough money.
  我的计划以我们能获得足够金钱为前提。
• The general rule presupposes that the letter of acceptance is properly addressed and stamped.
  一般原则预先假定承诺信件是被正确地书写了地址并且粘贴了邮票。
• There is a need for communication which for its part presupposes an ability to communicate.
  有交流的需要的前提，是要有交流的能力。
• The end of an era presupposes the start of another.
  一个时代的结束意味着另一个时代的开始。