vt.

1. 以為；假定為；（想當然地）認為[+（that）][O2][O8][O9]
   I assumed that he had gone for a stroll.

   我想他去散步了。

2. 承擔；就任；取得
   The prince assumed power when he was only fifteen.

   王子在十五歲時就掌權了。

3. 呈現；採取；採用
   His illness assumed a very grave character.

   他的病顯得非常的嚴重。

4. 把……視為己有，僭取，奪取
5. 裝出，假裝
   He assumed a look of surprise.

   他裝出吃驚的神色。

vi.

1. 裝腔作勢
2. 多管閒事

v.

1. accept as true without proof.
2. take (responsibility or control).
3. begin to have (a quality, appearance, or extent).
   ▸adopt falsely.