'Assume' and 'Presume' - Easy way to learn English

source: Twominute English     2013年5月17日
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0:07 In this lesson we will learn how to use ‘assume’ and ‘presume’ without getting confused.
0:19 Hi, everybody. Today, we’re going to learn the difference between ‘presume’ and ‘assume’.
0:25 They are very similar in meaning, but ‘assume’ may have extra uses.
0:30 That’s right, Kevin. ‘Presume’ means to believe something is possible or reasonable when we can’t prove the contrary.
0:37 When we presume, we suppose something without proof, based on probability.
0:43 Right. Like, ‘I presume you’re tired after a long trip’. And ‘assume’ means to accept that something is true without proof.
0:55 Yes. We assume when we accept something as truth without checking.
1:00 As you can see, they are very similar. But we can also use ‘assume’ in other ways.
1:06 For example, it can mean that you take something upon yourself.
1:11 That’s right, Kevin. For example, ‘I’ll assume responsibility if anything goes wrong’.
1:18 You got, it, Homer. Another way to use ‘assume’ is when you take the duties, or responsibilities, of an office, for example.
1:28 I see. My brother recently assumed the presidency of the company where he works. He’s a great professional.
1:36 Wow! Congratulations! That’s really good news!
1:41 Yes. We’re very proud of him.
1:44 You should be! I presume he’s experienced.
1:49 He’s very young, but he started working at a very young age.
1:53 I assume he’s intelligent.
1:57 Very much!! We all believe he’ll go far in his career.
2:01 Well, I hope so! He certainly deserves it!! Let’s take a look at some dialogues with more examples.
2:16 Hi, Trey. What’s happened here?
2:18 Hi, Bridget. I’m not sure, but I assume it’s suicide.
2:22 Why?
2:24 Because the door was locked from the inside
2:27 I presume you were the first to arrive.
2:30 That’s right, Bridget. As always, I was the first on the scene.
2:40 Well, I’ve assumed control of the investigation. Captain Ross wants results.
2:46 I presume it’s because the governor’s niece is involved. I assume we’ll report directly to the Captain on this one.
2:53 Yes. He said we’re not supposed to talk to anyone but him. I presume you want to work this case with me.
3:00 Absolutely! I was the only one with you at the scene.
3:04 While we were there, I assumed you were going to let me in on the case, so I took some notes that I want to share with you.
3:10 Great! Good job, Bridget. I presume you want to show me your notes before we talk to the captain.
3:16 Certainly. Let’s grab a cup of coffee.
3:22 ‘I presume you’re tired after a long trip’.
3:31 ‘I’ll assume responsibility if anything goes wrong’.
3:40 I presume he’s experienced.
3:48 I assume he’s intelligent.
3:55 I presume you were the first to arrive.
4:02 Well, I’ve assumed control of the investigation.
4:10 I presume it’s because the governor’s niece is involved.
4:16 I assume we’ll report directly to the Captain on this one.
4:25 I presume you want to work this case with me.