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presumptive

UK //prɪˈzʌmptɪv//US //prɪˈzʌmptɪv//

词源

源自中古法语 'presumptif',基于拉丁语 'praesumptivus'(意为'预先设想的'),由 'praesumere'(预先采取)演变而来。

adjective

❶ 基于合理推测或可能性而认为某事为真,但尚未得到确凿证据支持。常用于法律或正式语境中表示暂时认定的状态。

“He is the presumptive heir to the throne.”

(他是王位的推定继承人。)

“The test gives a presumptive diagnosis of the disease.”

(该检测可对疾病做出推定诊断。)

同义词:assumed, supposed, putative, probable, likely

常见短语

presumptive evidence — 法律术语,指足以推定事实存在但尚不构成确证的证据,需要进一步验证。

“The fingerprints were considered presumptive evidence in the case.”

(指纹在该案中被视为推定证据。)

presumptive nominee — 政治术语,指在正式提名前已基本确定获得提名的候选人。

“She became the presumptive nominee after winning the primary elections.”

(她在初选获胜后成为推定提名人。)