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premise that + clause
premise 后接 that 从句，表示所基于的前提。
The basic premise of the argument is that humans are rational.
该论证的基本前提是人类是理性的。
前提
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
前提
A statement or proposition that is assumed to be true and used as the basis for an argument or conclusion; in a syllogism, one of the initial propositions.
The basic premise of the argument is that humans are rational.
该论证的基本前提是人类是理性的。
逻辑论证、推理中的前提
前提；假定；假设
A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
被假定为真并可推出结论的陈述
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
三段论的前提
Any of the first propositions of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is deduced.
(电影或故事的)主旨；基本设定
The fundamental concept that drives the plot of a film or other story.
The argument's main premise is that all humans are mortal.
这个论证的主要前提是所有人都会死。
Before we invest, we need to verify the premise that the market will grow.
在投资之前，我们需要验证市场会增长这一前提。
The premises of the syllogism lead to a valid conclusion.
这个三段论的前提导致了有效的结论。
premise 后接 that 从句，表示所基于的前提。
The basic premise of the argument is that humans are rational.
该论证的基本前提是人类是理性的。
on the premise that 表示'在……前提下'。
The project was funded on the premise that it would create jobs.
该项目是在它能创造就业机会的前提下获得资助的。
premises 常用复数形式，指房屋及附属场地。
Smoking is not allowed on the premises.
场所内不允许吸烟。
Not this
He made a premise to help me.
Use this
He made a promise to help me.
premise（前提）与 promise（承诺）发音相似但含义不同，表示‘承诺’时应用 promise。
Not this
The company moved to a new premise.
Use this
The company moved to new premises.
表示‘房屋或经营场所’时，必须用复数形式 premises。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
基本前提
The basic premise of the theory is that people act rationally.
该理论的基本前提是人的行为是理性的。
根本前提
The underlying premise of the argument is rarely questioned.
这一论证的根本前提很少受到质疑。
错误前提
Your conclusion rests on a false premise.
你的结论建立在一个错误的前提上。
在……前提下
We hired her on the premise that she had relevant experience.
我们在她具有相关经验的前提下雇用了她。
接受前提
I cannot accept the premise that working longer hours means working better.
我不能接受工作更长时间就意味着工作得更好这个前提。
质疑前提
She challenged the premise of his entire argument.
她质疑了他整个论证的前提。
在……前提之下；以……为假设
The company invested heavily on the premise that demand would keep growing.
这家公司投入巨资，前提是需求会继续增长。
错误的前提；不成立的假设
His argument relies on a false premise.
他的论证依赖于一个错误的前提。
基于……的前提；以……为基本假设
The film is based on the premise that time travel is possible.
这部电影的前提假设是时间旅行是可能的。
宇宙并没有义务符合你前提中的预期。
In Robert A. Heinlein's novel, the line 'The universe is not required to conform to the expectations of your premise' reminds us that reality will not bend to our assumptions.
在罗伯特·海因莱因的小说中，这句“宇宙并没有义务符合你前提中的预期”提醒我们，现实不会屈从于我们的假设。
Use premise naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想：promise（承诺）的o换成e，成了premise（前提）；先有前提，后有承诺。
语域：mixed 常见场景：学术论证与逻辑推理、影视评论与书籍讨论 premise 作名词时，在正式语境（如学术论证、逻辑推理）中多指“前提、假定”；在谈论影视或故事时则指“基本设定、主旨”，语气相对口语化。实际使用时需根据搭配和场合调整，正式写作中更常见的是逻辑前提的含义。
注意复数形式premises常用于表示'房屋及附属建筑'。
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