presumptive

pri'zʌmptiv

s. having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
s. affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance

a. 根据推定的, 假定的, 预期的
[医] 推定的, 预期的

27,421

BNC 频率

21,220

使用频率

presumptive由前缀pre-（表示“在……之前”）和词根sumpt（来自拉丁语“sumere”，意为“拿，取”）以及后缀-ive（表示“具有……性质的”）构成。整体意思是“在假设的基础上或推测的性质”。

例句

1. The presumptive winner of the election is already preparing for the inauguration.

选举的假定赢家已经开始为就职典礼做准备。

2. The doctor made a presumptive diagnosis based on the patient's symptoms.

医生根据患者的症状做出了初步诊断。

3. In a presumptive case of theft, the police began their investigation immediately.

在一起假定的盗窃案中，警方立即开始了调查。