假定
To take something as true or as a fact without proof; to suppose or hypothesize.
Examples
3 of 5在做数学题时，我们可以假定 X 等于 10。
When doing math problems, we can assume X equals 10.
法律假定任何人在被证明有罪之前都是无辜的。
The law assumes anyone is innocent until proven guilty.
假定我们有足够的资金，我们会怎么做？
Assuming we have enough funds, what would we do?
Word Family
Memory Tip
假 (fake/provisional) + 定 (set/fix) = provisionally setting something as true.
Quick Quiz
我们不能___所有的学生都拥有电脑。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 假定
Examples
在做数学题时，我们可以假定 X 等于 10。
academicWhen doing math problems, we can assume X equals 10.
法律假定任何人在被证明有罪之前都是无辜的。
formalThe law assumes anyone is innocent until proven guilty.
假定我们有足够的资金，我们会怎么做？
businessAssuming we have enough funds, what would we do?
不要假定每个人都同意你的看法。
informalDon't assume everyone agrees with your view.
假定情况发生了变化，我们需要新的计划。
everydaySuppose the situation has changed; we need a new plan.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
假定而言
hypothetically speaking
作出假定
to make an assumption
假定情形
hypothetical situation
Often Confused With
假设 is more formal and often used for a scientific hypothesis, while 假定 is used for general assumptions or suppositions.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to set up logic or mathematical proofs.
Common Mistakes
Using '假定' when there is already proof; it should only be used when something is not yet proven.
Memory Tip
假 (fake/provisional) + 定 (set/fix) = provisionally setting something as true.
Word Origin
From '假' (provisional/borrowed) and '定' (fix).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
我们不能___所有的学生都拥有电脑。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 假定
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相悖
B2To go against or be contrary to (something). Used to describe conflicting ideas, evidence, or laws.
淡化
B2To diminish the importance, visibility, or intensity of something; to fade out.
囊括
B2To include or incorporate a wide range of things or everything within a specific category; to sweep up all items.
凭借
B2To rely on, by means of, or by virtue of. It indicates the basis or tool used to achieve a result.
媒介
B2An agency or means of doing something; a medium through which something is transmitted or expressed.
异同
B2Similarities and differences; the aspects in which two or more things are alike or distinct.
趋于
B2To tend towards or to show a trend of becoming a certain state. It is a vital word for describing trends in IELTS Task 1.
贯穿
B2To run through from beginning to end; to permeate or be present throughout a whole thing (like a theme in a book or a road through a city).
佐证
B2Supporting evidence or data that helps to confirm or corroborate a theory, claim, or fact.
逻辑性
B2The quality of being logical; the state of being characterized by sound reasoning and clear connections between ideas.
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