vt.

1. 以为；假定为；（想当然地）认为[+（that）][O2][O8][O9]
   I assumed that he had gone for a stroll.

   我想他是去散步了。

2. 承担；就任；取得
   The prince assumed power when he was only fifteen.

   王子在十五岁时就掌权了。

3. 呈现；采取；采用
   His illness assumed a very grave character.

   他的病显得非常的严重。

4. 把……视为己有，僭取，夺取
5. 装出，假装
   He assumed a look of surprise.

   他装出吃惊的神色。

vi.

1. 装腔作势
2. 多管闲事

v.

1. accept as true without proof.
2. take (responsibility or control).
3. begin to have (a quality, appearance, or extent).
   ▸adopt falsely.