| 释义 |
Phr V presume on presumes, presuming, presumed presume on/upon sth formal if you presume on a quality that someone has, you use it in order to get an advantageI shouldn't like to presume on your generosity.
presume on/upon sth BrE formal to use someone's kindness, trust, or friendship etc in a way that seem wrong, especially by asking them for more than you should: She did not want to presume on her friendship with Eve by expecting her to lend her the money.
presume on (someone or something)To take advantage of someone or something in a presumptuous, unwarranted, or unwelcome manner. I always try to give my students the benefit of the doubt, but those who would presume on my leniency will find themselves facing harsh punishments. I'm your brother, Tim, I want to help you—just don't presume on me, that's all. Thank you for your offer, but I wouldn't want to presume on your hospitality. presume (up)on someone or somethingto take unwelcome advantage of someone or something. I didn't mean to seem to presume upon you. I apologize. I did not feel that you presumed on me. |