presupposes

英 [ˌpriːsəˈpəʊzɪz]

美 [ˌpriːsəˈpoʊzɪz]

v.  姑且认为; 假设; 以…为前提; 依…而定
presuppose的第三人称单数

柯林斯词典

• VERB 预先假定；以…为前提；以…为先决条件
  If one thingpresupposesanother, the first thing cannot be true or exist unless the second thing is true or exists.
  1. All your arguments presuppose that he's a rational, intelligent man...
     你所有论点的前提都是他是一个理性而聪明的人。
  2. The end of an era presupposes the start of another.
     一个时代的结束意味着另一个时代的开始。

双语例句

• Note that manual installation process presupposes some knowledge of PEAR's package organization structure.
  注意，手动安装过程要求用户对PEAR的包组织结构有一些了解。
• Of course, any such operation presupposes the existence of a font covering multiple character sets or enough information to render a complex font to the screen.
  当然，任何这种操作都假定了一个先决条件：有一个包括了多种字符集的字体存在，或者有足够多的信息，足以在屏幕上呈现复合的字体。
• Civilization presupposes respect for the law.
  文明预示着对法律的尊重。
• Assurance of continual enhancement of product quality presupposes excellent staff, advanced equipment and scientific management system.
  优秀的人才、先进的设备和科学的管理体系，是提高产品质量的保障。
• Unsworn statements by witnesses. A scientist never presupposes the truth of an unproved fact.
  证人所产的未经宣誓以保证其真实的证词科学家从不预先假定未经证实的事实。
• The general rule presupposes that the letter of acceptance is properly addressed and stamped.
  一般原则预先假定承诺信件是被正确地书写了地址并且粘贴了邮票。
• The perfection of personality in modem society presupposes the construction and perfection of legality.
  现代社会的人格完善以法制本身的建设与完善为前提。
• This presupposes that the prototype be made in the series process with the series material.
  这就预示着原型要通过量产的过程用量产的材料制造。
• Trot liability for negligence presupposes causality between the negligent act and the injury to person or property.
  过失侵权责任以过失行为与对人身或财产的侵权之间的因果关系为前提。
• There is a need for communication which for its part presupposes an ability to communicate.
  有交流的需要的前提，是要有交流的能力。