presuppose

动词 presuppose:

1. take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
   同义词：suppose
2. require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
   同义词：suppose

1. Effects presuppose causes.
   有其果必有其因。
2. We cannot presuppose the truth of his statements.
   我们不能预先假定他的话属实。
3. Approval of the plan presupposes that the money will be made available.
   批准该计划先要有可用的资金。

pre.sup.pose

v.tr.（及物动词）
pre.sup.posed,pre.sup.pos.ing,pre.sup.pos.es
To believe or suppose in advance.
预先相信或假定
To require or involve necessarily as an antecedent condition.See Synonyms at presume
要求或需要以…为先决条件参见 presume

【引伸】
presup.posi.tion
presup.posi.tional
adj.（形容词）