deem

柯林斯詞典

1. V-T If something is deemed to have a particular quality or to do a particular thing, it is considered to have that quality or do that thing. 認(rèn)為; 相信[正式]
French and German were deemed essential. 法語(yǔ)和德語(yǔ)被認(rèn)為是必需的。
He says he would support the use of force if the UN deemed it necessary. 他說(shuō)如果聯(lián)合國(guó)認(rèn)為有必要，他就支持動(dòng)用武力。

The story was deemed too controversial and so they spiked it.
She is currently deemed to be the best British athlete .
This survey is deemed to be a reliable barometer of public opinion .
Safflower oil is low in the sort of fats that are deemed to be bad for people's health .
It is deemed bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food .