“assuming”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

assuming

释义

▪ I. aˈssuming, vbl. n.
[f. as prec. + -ing¹.]
1. The action of the vb. assume; assumption.
1641Smectymnuus Vind. Answ. §9. 104 If this..be onely an assuming them into the fellowship of consulting.1857Keble Euchar. Ador. 32 His first assuming of the title.
2. Arrogation, pretension, presumption. arch.
1602B. Jonson Poetaster (T.) The vain assumings Of some, quite worthless of her sovereign wreaths.1742Richardson Pamela IV. 132 All Assumings and Pride..would have been grievous to me.
▪ II. assuming, ppl. a.|əˈsjuːmɪŋ|
[f. as prec. + -ing².]
Taking much upon oneself; taking for granted that one has a right to do so and so.
1695Remarks Late Serm. (ed. 2) 25 With such assuming and reiterated Boldness.1790Burke Fr. Rev. 40, I have seen very assuming letters, signed, Your most obedient, humble servant.1863Lady D. Gordon Lett. Egypt (1875) 284 Bill..was thought rather assuming, because he was asked in church and lawfully married.

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