1、challenge
挑戰;難題
I like a big challenge and they don't come much bigger than this.
我喜歡大的挑戰,而所有挑戰中再沒有比這更大的了。
The new government's first challenge is the economy.
新政府面臨的第一個難題是經濟問題。
(成功地)應對挑戰,迎接挑戰
The new Germany must rise to the challenge of its enhanced responsibilities.
一個嶄新的德國必須迎接挑戰,承擔更多的責任。
They rose to the challenge of entertaining 80 schoolchildren for an afternoon.
他們一個下午成功接待了80名學童。
懷疑,質疑(真實性、價值、權威等)
Democratic leaders have challenged the president to sign the bill.
民主黨領袖對總統簽署這項法案提出了質疑。
The move was immediately challenged by two of the republics.
此項動議立即遭到其中兩個共和國的反對。
2、assume
假定;以為;假設
It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar.
關于這兩塊大陸相似的假設是一種誤解。
If the package is wrapped well, we assume the contents are also wonderful.
如果包裝精美,我們就會認為里面裝的也是好東西。
掌管,奪取,取得(權力);承擔(責任)
Mr Cross will assume the role of Chief Executive with a team of four directors.
克勞斯先生將出任首席執行官,手下有4位經理。
If there is no president, power will be assumed by the most extremist forces.
如果沒有主席,權力就會落入最極端的過激分子手中。
表現出(某種表情);裝出,做出(某種樣子)
He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority.
他表現出一副高高在上的樣子以獲得自我滿足。
Prue assumed a placatory tone of voice.
普呂以一種安慰人的語氣說話。