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postulate

/ˈpɑːstʃəˌlət/ American
  • v. 假定, 假设
  • n. 假定, 前提
Definition
  • v. to suggest or assume something as true
  • n. something assumed to be true as a basis for reasoning
Example
Scientists postulate that the disease spreads through contaminated water.
科学家推测这种疾病通过受污染的水传播。