n.

1. 假定，假设；前提[C][（+that）]
   He acted on the premise that he was absolutely right.

   他的行动是以“自己是绝对正确的”为前提的。

2. 【律】（契约书的）缘起（缘起中述及的）财产
3. 房屋及其地基；经营场地[P]
   The firm moved to its new premises in 1971.

   该公司于一九七一年迁至新址。

   Keep off the premises.

   禁止入内。

vt.

1. 提出……为前提
2. 预述（条件等）；引导（论述等）

vi.

1. 提出前提

n.

v.

1. (premise on/upon) base (an argument, theory, etc.) on.
2. state or presuppose as a premise.