presupposition - Definition & Meaning

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presuppositions

预设, 前提

something that one perceives to be true, even though it remains to be proved, especially at the beginning of an argument

The debate began with the presupposition that economic growth leads to job creation.
辩论始于预设经济增长会导致就业创造。
His argument was based on the presupposition that all voters are well-informed.
他的论点基于所有选民都知情良好的预设。
The philosopher's theory starts with the presupposition of human rationality.
哲学家的理论始于人类理性的预设。
Their discussion was built on the presupposition that technology always advances society.
他们的讨论建立在技术总是推动社会发展的前提上。
The legal case relied on the presupposition that the defendant had prior knowledge of the crime.
法律案件依赖于被告事先知道犯罪的预设。