•[+ (that)] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.你们不是上同一间学校吗？我还以为你们两个认识呢。

•[+ to infinitive] We can't assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent.我们不能仅仅因为疑犯选择保持沉默，就断定他们有罪。

•We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt.我们千万不能想当然地认为疑犯有罪。

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•Moving to a different town, he assumed a false name.搬家到了另外一个城镇后，他用了个假名字。

•During the investigation, two detectives assumed the identities of antiques dealers.在案件调查中，两名侦探假装成古董商。

•He assumed a look of indifference but I knew how he felt.他装出一副无所谓的样子，但我明白他的内心感受。

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•The new President assumes office at midnight tonight.新总统在今晚午夜就职。

•The terrorists assumed control of the plane and forced it to land in the desert.恐怖分子控制了飞机，并使其迫降在沙漠中。

•The issue has assumed considerable political proportions (= has become a big political problem).这已经变成一个很大的政治问题。