presuppose

• 动词，指以某事物为前提，将其视为论证或陈述的必要条件或基础，即事先假定或隐含某种情况成立。

A verb used to indicate the act of assuming or taking something for granted as a necessary condition or basis for an argument or statement.

1. Assume beforehandC1formal

   To assume or take something for granted as a basis for reasoning or action.

   预先假定

   • The theory presupposes that all humans are rational.
   • You cannot presuppose that everyone agrees with your opinion.
   • His argument presupposes a certain level of trust between the parties.

   同义词assumeconjecturepositpostulatepresumesurmisetake for granted

2. Require as a conditionC1formal

   To require something as a necessary prior condition for something else to happen or exist.

   以…为前提

   • Effective communication presupposes a shared language.
   • Democracy presupposes an educated and informed citizenry.
   • The experiment presupposes the availability of advanced equipment.

   同义词call fordemandentailimplyinvolvenecessitaterequire