2012年商务英语写作：易混淆词汇辨析（2）

2012年商务英语写作：易混淆词汇辨析（2）

Assume vs know vs think
　　assume、know和think的辨析
　　To assume is a regular verb that means to suppose something to be the true, but without proof.
　　Assume是一个规则动词，意思是假设某事是真的，但并没有真凭实据。
　　Example: I assume you’re here to learn English.
　　例句：我假设你来这里是来学英语的。 来自www.Examw.com
　　To know is an irregular verb that means to be absolutely certain or sure about something, usually through observation, inquiry, or information.
　　Know是一个不规则动词，意思是完全确信、肯定某事，通常是通过观察、询问或各种信息得出的结果。
　　Example: I know I should practise English every day, but I never seem to have the time.
　　例句：我知道我应该每天练习英语，但我似乎从来都找不到时间来这么做。
　　To think is an irregular verb that means to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.
　　Think是一个不规则动词，意思是对某人或某事有一种特别的观点、信念或想法。
　　Example: I think English is a global language.
　　例句：我认为英语是一种全球通用语。
　　Note - If you need to remember which one to use, memorise this sentence: Why do some people assume they know what other people think about something?
　　提示：如果你想记住这三个词的区别的话，记住下面这个例句就行了：为什么有些人自认为他们知道别人在想些什么