Presuppose
vt. 预先假定, 预料, 以...为先决条件
✅ 同义词
📖 牛津释义
presuppose
v[Tn, Tf]
(not used in the continuous tenses 不用於进行时态)
1 assume (sth) to be true beforehand 预先假定（某事物）属实; 预料
We cannot presuppose the truth of his statements. 我们不能预先假定他的话属实.
2 require (sth) as a condition; imply 以（某事物）为先决条件; 意味著
Effects presuppose causes. 有其果必有其因.
Approval of the plan presupposes that the money will be made available. 批准该计画先要有可用的资金.
🗣️ 情景例句
He was more than helpful.
他不仅仅是帮忙。
He's not feeling very well today.
今天他觉得不舒服。
I'm full, thank you.
我饱了，谢谢你。