在英汉翻译中,"assume"和"presume"作"假定/假设"解时的细微差别需要特别注意。以下是专业辨析:
一、基本词义对比
1. Assume(假定/假设)
-- 词源:拉丁语"assumere"(采纳、承担)
-- 核心语义:基于不完整证据的暂时性假设
-- 翻译处理:常译为"假定"(无根据假设)或"假设"(理论前提)
例:Let's assume the theory is correct. ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
word-vs-word-cn
【Assume】 means to take for granted without evidence.
- Though it is common, do not 【assume】 fluoride is in your water.
【Presume】 means to take for granted, usually because evidence exists.
- The van is being serviced, so we 【presume】 it is not running well.