supposing
/səˈpoʊz/
连词
(用于句首)假如,假设,如果
Suppose we miss the train - what will we do then?
假设我们错过了火车——那我们该怎么办?
/səˈpoʊz/
动词
认为可能,料想,猜想
"Can I go out tonight?" "Oh, I suppose so."
“我今晚能出去吗?”“哦,行吧。”
预期,需要,以…为条件
Investment of this kind supposes (= would not be possible without) an increase in the company's profits this year.
公司今年的利润要有增长才能进行这样的投资。