1、assume
假定;以为;假设
It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar.
关于这两块大陆相似的假设是一种误解。
If the package is wrapped well, we assume the contents are also wonderful.
如果包装精美,我们就会认为里面装的也是好东西。
掌管,夺取,取得(权力);承担(责任)
Mr Cross will assume the role of Chief Executive with a team of four directors.
克劳斯先生将出任首席执行官,手下有4位经理。
If there is no president, power will be assumed by the most extremist forces.
如果没有主席,权力就会落入最极端的过激分子手中。
表现出(某种表情);装出,做出(某种样子)
He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority.
他表现出一副高高在上的样子以获得自我满足。
Prue assumed a placatory tone of voice.
普吕以一种安慰人的语气说话。
2、appreciate
欣赏;鉴赏;赏识
Anyone can appreciate our music.
任何人都能欣赏我们的音乐。
In time you'll appreciate the beauty and subtlety of this language.
总有一天你会体会到这门语言的优美和微妙之处。
领会;了解;认识
She never really appreciated the depth and bitterness of the Irish conflict.
她从来没有真正认识到爱尔兰矛盾的深刻和激烈。
He appreciates that co-operation with the media is part of his professional duties.
他懂得与媒体合作是自己工作职责的一部分。
感谢;感激
Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that.
当我最需要的时候,彼得在我身边支持我。我将永存感激。
Thanks, lads. I appreciate it.
谢了,哥们儿。我很感激。