presume
/prɪˈzju:m; ?@ -ˈzu:m; prɪ`zum/ v
1 [Tf, Cn.a, Cn.t]
suppose (sth) to be true; take (sth) for granted 假定（某事物）是事实; 认定（某事物）; 假设; 推测
I presume that an agreement will eventually be reached. 我想最终是会达成协议的.
`Are the neighbours away on holiday?' `I presume so.' ｀邻居们去度假了吗?＇｀我想是的.＇
In English law, an accused man is presumed (to be) innocent until he is proved guilty. 根据英国的法律, 被告未经证明有罪即认为是清白的.
Twelve passengers are missing, presumed dead. 十二名乘客失踪, 据信已经死亡.
2 [It] venture to do sth; be so bold as to do sth 冒昧地做某事; 胆敢做某事
I won't presume to disturb you. 我不敢打扰你.
May I presume to advise you? 我可以冒昧向你进一言吗?
3 (phr v) presume on sth (fml 文) make a wrong use of sth; take unfair advantage of sth 不正当地利用某事物; 占某事物的便宜
presume on sb's good nature, eg by asking for help 利用某人的好心肠（如请求帮助）.