presupposition
n(fml 文)
(a) [U] (action of) presupposing (presuppose1)预先假定; 预料
Bail was refused on the presupposition of his guilt. 已料到他罪名成立而不准保释.
(b) [C] thing that is presupposed 预先假定的事物; 预测之事; 先决条件
You have made several unjustified presuppositions. 你作了一些毫无根据的假设.
🗣️ 情景例句
Have you ever held a secretarial position?
你曾当过秘书吗?
I graduated from Yale University 5 years ago.
五年前,我从耶鲁大学毕业。
At the same time, a number of teenagers climbed on to the dish and held a little party of their own.