posit

pos·it /ˈpɒzɪt $ ˈpɑː-/ verb [transitiveT]

formalSUGGEST to suggest that a particular idea should be accepted as a fact 认为；假定

posit that

He posited that each planet moved in a perfect circle.

他假设每颗行星都沿正圆轨道运行。

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posit• We do not even have to posit a genetic advantage in imitation, though that would certainly help.• This type of analytical framework posits a range of views from strong versions of racism to weak versions of ethnocentrism.• Like Heidegger, Lacan posits a self formed in and from a social matrix of meaning.• He therefore posits a set of shadowy near-duties to discourage it.• The ecological D-Day he posits is compelling and complex.• He posited that radiation of the same kind as light could be produced directly by electricity.• It is normally posited that the marginal disutility of employment is an increasing function of the actual level of employment.

posit that• It does posit that individuals are inherently unequal in intelligence, in skills, and in status.• He posited that radiation of the same kind as light could be produced directly by electricity.• He posits that some of the changing trends in baseball violence are due to the increased commercialisation of the sport.• It is normally posited that the marginal disutility of employment is an increasing function of the actual level of employment.

Origin posit

(1600-1700) Latin positus; → POSITION1

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