mid-13c., "seizure and occupation without right," also "taking upon oneself more than is warranted," from Old French presumcion (12c., Modern French présomption) and directly from Late Latin praesumptionem (nominative praesumptio) "confidence, audacity," in classical Latin, "a taking for granted, anticipation," noun of action from past participle stem of praesumere "to take beforehand," from prae "before" (see pre-) + sumere "to take" (see exempt (adj.)). In English, the meaning "the taking of something for granted" is attested from c. 1300. Presumptuous preserves the older sense.
雙語例句
1. There is a general presumption that the doctor knows best.
一般人都以為醫(yī)生最了解情況。
來自《權威詞典》
2. The presumption is that he had lost his way.
推想起來,他當時是迷了路.
來自《現(xiàn)代英漢綜合大詞典》
3. I don't think that's a false presumption.
我認為那并不是錯誤的推測.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. They may be hoping to invert the presumption that a defendant is innocent until proved guilty.