assumption
gb/əsˈʌmpʃən/ us/əsˈʌmpʃən/
B2
Angielski
~ 1800
feltételezés, hivatalba lépés, felelősségvállalás, átvétel, bitorlás, eltulajdonítás, kisajátítás
RZECZOWNIK
B2
1
feltételezés
B2
Schemat użycia:
make [an assumption] about [something]
Her decision was based on the assumption that he would agree.
Döntése azon a feltételezésen alapult, hogy a férfi beleegyezik.
We cannot operate on the assumption that nothing will go wrong.
Nem indulhatunk ki abból a feltételezésből, hogy semmi sem fog félremenni.
That’s a dangerous assumption to make without evidence.
He acted under the false assumption that she was single.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I made the assumption that he was at home.
Abból a feltételezésből indultam ki, hogy otthon van.
She works on the assumption that the plan will succeed.
Abból a feltételezésből kiindulva dolgozik, hogy a terv sikerülni fog.
It is only an assumption, not a fact.
They made an assumption about his skills.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'assumption' with 'guess'. A guess is often less certain and may not be based on reasoning, while an assumption is usually a starting point for thinking or action.
Znaczenie
belief without proof
Kolokacje
make an assumption
|based on the assumption
|challenge an assumption
|question an assumption
Synonimy
presumption (Often suggests a stronger or more confident belief without proof.)
|
supposition (More formal; often used in academic or careful speech.)
Antonimy
fact (A statement that can be proven true, unlike an assumption.)
|
certainty (A state of being sure, which contrasts with accepting something without proof.)
Tematy
thinking
|communication
|logic
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definicja
An idea you think is true, but you do not have proof.
Something that is accepted as true or will happen, without having definite proof.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
FORMAL
2
Schemat użycia:
the assumption of [responsibility/office/duties]
His assumption of office was marked by a formal ceremony.
Hivatalba lépését ünnepélyes ceremónia kísérte.
The assumption of responsibility came sooner than expected.
A felelősség átvételére a vártnál korábban került sor.
The general's assumption of command changed the course of the battle.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Her assumption of the job surprised many people.
A munkakör átvétele sokakat meglepett.
The president’s assumption of power happened last year.
Az elnök tavaly vette át a hatalmat.
His assumption of duty was quick and smooth.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this with 'acceptance'. 'Assumption' here emphasizes the start of holding a role, while 'acceptance' focuses on agreeing to take it.
Znaczenie
taking control or duty
Kolokacje
assumption of responsibility
|assumption of office
|assumption of power
Synonimy
acceptance (Focuses more on agreeing to take something rather than actively beginning it.)
|
undertaking (Emphasizes agreeing to do or take responsibility for something.)
Antonimy
relinquishment (The act of giving up power or responsibility.)
|
abdication (Formally giving up a position of power or duty.)
Tematy
business
|politics
|work
Definicja
The act of starting to have a job, power, or responsibility.
The act of beginning to have a particular role, duty, or position of power.
RZECZOWNIK
C2
LITERARY
3
Their assumption of authority angered the committee.
Feldühítette a bizottságot, hogy jogtalanul bitorolták a hatáskört.
He was accused of the unlawful assumption of property rights.
Tulajdonjogok jogtalan bitorlásával vádolták.
Such an assumption of power cannot be tolerated.
Przykłady dla uczących się
His assumption of the land was wrong.
A föld jogtalan kisajátítása helytelen volt.
The assumption of power was against the law.
A hatalom bitorlása törvénybe ütközött.
Their assumption of control upset many people.
Znaczenie
seizing without right
Kolokacje
assumption of rights
|assumption of authority
Synonimy
usurpation (Strongly implies wrongful or illegal seizure of power or rights.)
Antonimy
permission (Having consent to take or use something.)
Tematy
law
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Taking something when you do not have the right to do so.
The act of taking something for oneself without permission or justification.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
assumption
IPA
GB/əsˈʌmpʃən/
US/əsˈʌmpʃən/
Sylaby i akcent
as - sump - tion (3 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sump)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: assumption
- Plural: assumption, assumptions
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
assumptions
noun
Core family
assume
verb B1
Related words
presumption
noun C1
presume
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unassuming
adjective
Advanced or less common
assumptive
adjective
Wyrażenia
a false assumption
1/ə fˈɔls əsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
wrong belief without proof
A belief that is not correct, but is accepted as true.
Przykłady
- It’s a false assumption that all rich people are happy.
- Their plan failed because it was based on a false assumption.
make an assumption
1/mˈeɪk ən əsˈʌmpʃən/
fixed phrase
form belief without proof
To decide in your mind that something is true, without proof.
Przykłady
- Don’t make an assumption about her intentions before asking.
- I made an assumption that he would help me.
on the assumption that
1/ˈɔn ðə əsˈʌmpʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
believing something without proof
Believing something is true and acting because of that belief.
Przykłady
- We started early on the assumption that traffic would be heavy.
- They invited extra guests on the assumption that some would not come.