「思う」「考える」のボキャブラリー 5 ― assume (2)

J→E basics

(assume つづき）

3. If something assumes a particular quality, it begins to have that quality.　
= take on
★「（ある特性を）帯び始める」
This matter has assumed considerable importance. (これはかなり重要な問題になりつつある―Oxford Advanced American Dictionary)

4. If you assume a particular expression or way of behaving, you start to look or behave in this way.　

  • He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority.　

（偉そうな態度を取ることで満足した）
=put on
★「（態度を）装う」

5. You can use let us assume or let's assume when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.　

  • Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. (しばらくの間、この計画が成功すると仮定しておこう―OAAD)