2012年商务英语写作：易混淆词汇辨析（5）

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2012年商务英语写作：易混淆词汇辨析（5）
, O3 f8 w3 i4 y. t/ gAssume vs know vs think
& f8 }5 K' }5 n# f9 J2 g- n; Rassume、know和think的辨析
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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。
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5 K& g, ~' T# ^% pExample: I assume you're here to learn English.
例句：我假设你来这里是来学英语的。


To know is an irregular verb that means to be absolutely certain or sure about something, usually through observation, inquiry, or information.
- z+ U/ b/ K# I$ XKnow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。
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- f- z1 J! I0 uExample: I know I should practise English every day, but I never seem to have the time.
, }. C! A* d! C& Y. t7 k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。


4 D( C: ]2 E2 w0 I9 vTo think is an irregular verb that means to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.wｗw.ExamＷ.CoM
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。
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Example: I think English is a global language.
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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?
% W/ ^3 F) p0 C. Q0 [/ x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？