take something or someone for granted

相关词: grant

片语

Definition (欣賞)

  1. To not appreciate someone or something because one has become too accustomed to them, leading to a lack of gratitude or acknowledgement.

    視為理所當然;不懂得珍惜

    • They've been together for so long that they've started to take each other for granted.

      他們在一起太久了,開始把彼此視為理所當然。

    • I don't want him to think he can just take me for granted.

      我不想讓他認為他可以把我視為理所當然。

    • We should not take the freedom we have for granted.

      我們不應該把擁有的自由視為理所當然。

Definition (假設)

  1. To assume something or someone is true, acceptable, or will always be available without question or consideration.

    視為理所當然

    • I had always taken it for granted that he would get a promotion, so I was very surprised when he didn't.

      我一直認為他會升職是理所當然的,所以當他沒有升職時,我非常驚訝。

    • She always takes it for granted that her parents will sort out her problems, which is not right.

      她總是認為她的父母會解決她的問題,這是不對的。

    • I took it for granted that I could always find a parking space, but I was wrong.

      我以為總能找到停車位,但我錯了。