vt.

1. 擅自（做）；冒昧（做）[+to-v]
   I won't presume to advise you on the subject.

   我不敢就這個題目對你作任何建議。

2. 假定，假設；推測，認為[O2][O8][+（that）]
   I presume you will approve of the plan.

   我相信你會支持這個計畫。

3. 推定，意味著[O2][O8][+（that）]
   If a person is missing for nine years in that country, he is presumed dead.

   在那個國家裡，假如一個人失蹤九年，就被作死亡論。

vi.

1. 擅自行為，放肆
   It would be presuming to camp in a person's yard without permission.

   不獲允許就在別人的院子裡露營是一種放肆的行為。

2. 設想；相信
   You are married, I presume?

   我猜你是結了婚的吧？

v.

1. suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.
   ▸take for granted.
2. be arrogant or impertinent enough to do something.
   ▸ (presume on/upon) unjustifiably regard (something) as entitling one to privileges.