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presumptuous

/prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs/

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1 · adj.

taking liberties or acting without proper authority

冒昧的；自以为是的

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It would be presumptuous to announce the result before the vote.
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投票前就宣布结果，未免太自以为是了。
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