vt. 假定,设想,承担
Examples:
1. The problem has assumed a new form.
这个问题又以新的形式出现。
2. I assumed you can speak French fluently.
我以为你能讲流利的法语。
3. I made a mistake and I will assume responsibility for it.
我错了，我愿为此承担责任。
4. She was in arrogance to assume she would win every time.
她认为每次都能赢，未免太自大了。