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supposing

/suh-poh-zing/US // səˈpoʊ zɪŋ //

假设,假定,假若,假使

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Definitions

conj.连词 conjunction
  1. 1
    • : upon the supposition or premise that; in the event that.

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Examples

  • And supposing they do—will they really fight for it, thoroughly and relentlessly?

  • Woodward is supposing that the supercommittee was the only place for discussions about a bargain including revenues.

  • As such, there seems no compelling reason for supposing that it be listened to in respectful, forelock-tugging silence.

  • At last it seemed that they might proceed with the business upon which they were come; but Garnache was wrong in so supposing.

  • He said there was a vacancy on the Kingstown Board; and, supposing the seat was offered to me, would I be free to accept it?

  • The purchaser bought supposing that there was no such deficit, but perhaps a small one, what would a court do?

  • Well, you see there are four of us, and supposing grandfather is looking for us, it will be easier to find four than one.

  • But the matter stands thus: that my talent, supposing I really have any, would hardly develop now.