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presume

/pɹɪˈzjuːm/ /pɹɘˈzjʉːm/ /pɹiˈz(j)um/

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verb

擅自，胆敢

With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.

Examples :

"He didn't ask for approval; he simply presumed to use my car without my permission. "

他没有请求批准，就擅自用了我的车，根本没经过我的允许。

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verb

擅自，胆敢，冒昧。

To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.

Examples :

"The student presumed to answer the teacher's question, even though she hadn't finished reading the assignment. "

即使老师还没读完作业，这个学生也擅自回答了老师的问题。

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verb

假定, предположение.

To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose.

Examples :

"Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"

我猜您就是利文斯顿博士吧？

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verb

擅自，胆敢，冒昧。

To be presumptuous; with on, upon, to take advantage (of), to take liberties (with).

Examples :

"My brother presumed on my generosity when he asked for a loan, taking advantage of the fact that I had just received a raise. "

我哥仗着我刚涨了工资，就胆敢向我借钱，真是占我便宜。

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