premise

• 名词，指作为论证或理论基础的陈述或命题；也指建筑物及其附属场地。

A noun referring to a statement or proposition that serves as the basis for an argument or theory, or a building and its associated land.

1. Statement or propositionB2formal

   A statement or idea that is used as the basis for an argument or theory.

   前提

   • The premise of the argument is that all humans are mortal.
   • His conclusion is based on a false premise.
   • The entire theory rests on a single premise.

   同义词assertionassumptioncontentionhypothesispostulatepresuppositionpropositionsuppositionthesis

2. Building or propertyB1formal

   A building or part of a building, typically used for business or residence.

   房屋

   • The company moved to new premises last year.
   • Smoking is not allowed on the premises.
   • The premises are located in the city center.

   同义词buildingestablishmentlocationplacepropertysite

• 动词，表示将某事作为推理或论证的前提而提出或假定。

A verb used to indicate the act of stating or assuming something as a basis for reasoning or argument.

1. Base an argument onC1formal

   To base an argument, theory, or undertaking on a particular idea or assumption.

   以…为前提

   • The theory is premised on the idea that all humans are rational.
   • His argument was premised on faulty data.
   • The entire project is premised on the assumption that funding will continue.

   同义词basebuildestablishfoundgroundpredicaterest