premise
noun [ C ] uk/ˈprem.ɪs/ us/ˈprem.ɪs/
（作为先决条件的）假定，前提
an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based
[ + that ] They had started with the premise that all men are created equal. 他们是从人人生来平等这一前提出发的。
The research project is based on the premise stated earlier. 这项研究计划是基于早先提出的假设之上的。
Synonym: assumption (BELIEF)
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- We should start from the premise that circumstances might change.
- The conclusions you have drawn are based on a false premise.
- We should work on the premise that this plan will be successful.
- Could you explain the basic premise of your argument?
- Your reasoning is based on a misguided premise.
premise
verb [ T ] formal uk/prɪˈmaɪz/ /ˈprem.ɪs/ us/prɪˈmaɪz/ /ˈprem.ɪs/
假定…为先决条件，作为…的前提
to base a theory, argument, etc. on an idea, thought, or belief
He premised his argument on several incorrect assumptions. 他把自己的论证建立在了几个错误的假设之上。