2012年商务英语写作：易混淆词汇辨析（2）

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2012年商务英语写作：易混淆词汇辨析（2）
' T6 Z5 v* Y; g# ^5 e. aAssume vs know vs think
0 T* R+ B3 z3 C  _! M. y4 O　　assume、know和think的辨析
　　To assume is a regular verb that means to suppose something to be the true, but without proof.
　　Assume是一个规则动词，意思是假设某事是真的，但并没有真凭实据。
　　Example: I assume you’re here to learn English.
　　例句：我假设你来这里是来学英语的。 来自www.Examw.com
% @5 v) @" s& x  X8 H# ~, M　　To know is an irregular verb that means to be absolutely certain or sure about something, usually through observation, inquiry, or information.
　　Know是一个不规则动词，意思是完全确信、肯定某事，通常是通过观察、询问或各种信息得出的结果。
1 H" R; `, c7 M/ e　　Example: I know I should practise English every day, but I never seem to have the time.
　　例句：我知道我应该每天练习英语，但我似乎从来都找不到时间来这么做。
　　To think is an irregular verb that means to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.
5 X1 p& P0 b/ G# o　　Think是一个不规则动词，意思是对某人或某事有一种特别的观点、信念或想法。
　　Example: I think English is a global language.
4 b4 d/ a2 ~) t! Q& y　　例句：我认为英语是一种全球通用语。
/ ?) ~0 C- M/ K; b% a　　Note - If you need to remember which one to use, memorise this sentence: Why do some people assume they know what other people think about something?
　　提示：如果你想记住这三个词的区别的话，记住下面这个例句就行了：为什么有些人自认为他们知道别人在想些什么