presuppose
v[Tn, Tf]
(not used in the continuous tenses 不用於进行时态)
1 assume (sth) to be true beforehand 预先假定(某事物)属实; 预料
We cannot presuppose the truth of his statements. 我们不能预先假定他的话属实.
2 require (sth) as a condition; imply 以(某事物)为先决条件; 意味著
Effects presuppose causes. 有其果必有其因.
Approval of the plan presupposes that the money will be made available. 批准该计画先要有可用的资金.