deem
verb [ T not continuous ] formal uk/diːm/ us/diːm/
C2 认为，视为；觉得
to consider or judge something in a particular way
[ + obj + noun/adj ] The area has now been deemed safe. 该地区现在被认为很安全。
[ + noun/adj ] We will provide help whenever you deem it appropriate. 无论何时只要你认为合适，我们就会提供帮助。
[ + obj + to infinitive ] Anyone not paying the registration fee by 31 March will be deemed to have withdrawn from the offer. 凡未在3月31日前交纳注册费者，将被视为退出该项计划。
Synonym: hold
- More examples
- 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.