1、special
特别的;非同寻常的
You're very special to me, darling.
亲爱的,你对我来说很重要。
There are strong arguments for holidays at Easter and Christmas because these are special occasions.
支持复活节和圣诞节放假是有充分论据的,因为这些节日都是特殊的时刻。
特派的;有特殊用途的
Due to his wife's illness, he returned to the State Department as special adviser to the President.
由于妻子生病,他回到了国务院,出任总统的特别顾问。
Frank Deford is a special correspondent for Newsweek magazine.
弗兰克·德福特是《新闻周刊》杂志的特派记者。
特有的;独具特色的
Every anxious person will have his or her own special problems or fears.
每一个焦虑的人都会有自己的问题或者担心。
it requires a very special brand of courage to fight dictators.
与独裁者作斗争需要非同寻常的勇气。
2、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。