1、assume
假定;以为;假设
It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar.
关于这两块大陆相似的假设是一种误解。
If the package is wrapped well, we assume the contents are also wonderful.
如果包装精美,我们就会认为里面装的也是好东西。
掌管,夺取,取得(权力);承担(责任)
Mr Cross will assume the role of Chief Executive with a team of four directors.
克劳斯先生将出任首席执行官,手下有4位经理。
If there is no president, power will be assumed by the most extremist forces.
如果没有主席,权力就会落入最极端的过激分子手中。
表现出(某种表情);装出,做出(某种样子)
He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority.
他表现出一副高高在上的样子以获得自我满足。
Prue assumed a placatory tone of voice.
普吕以一种安慰人的语气说话。
2、announce
宣布;宣告;公布
He will announce tonight that he is resigning from office.
他将于今晚宣布辞职。
She was planning to announce her engagement to Peter.
她正计划宣布她和彼得订婚一事。
(机场或火车站工作人员通过扬声器)播报,通知
Station staff announced the arrival of the train over the tannoy.
车站工作人员通过广播告知火车到站了。
They announced his plane was delayed.
广播通知他所乘的航班晚点了。