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postulate

英
美/ˈpɑstʃəˌɫeɪt/

美式其他读音 /ˈpɑstʃəɫət/

01n.

假定, 基本条件

(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

02v.

要求, 假定

take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom