English translation: let

02:51 Aug 9, 2017
Chinese to English translations [PRO]
Science - Science (general)
Chinese term or phrase:
“设A点到B点间距离为X”中的“设”如何表达?
Randy Wong
China
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English translation:let
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Let: This is usually used in a definition, when no earlier context is given. For example, "let xx be a real number", "let nn be an integer". We would then continue with the proof, and use this definition for whatever we had in mind. This is used in practically every mathematical proof.

Assume: This is used in a statement that elaborates on a previous context. For example, we might say "let xx be an real number.... Assume that xx is positive" or "let nn be an integer... assume that nn is even."
https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/483544/difference-i...

See https://www.coursehero.com/file/13397160/HKMO2004heat/ for examples.

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assume


Explanation:
assume 和 suppose 比较常见吧

Elva Zhu
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let


Explanation:

11
down vote
accepted
Let: This is usually used in a definition, when no earlier context is given. For example, "let xx be a real number", "let nn be an integer". We would then continue with the proof, and use this definition for whatever we had in mind. This is used in practically every mathematical proof.

Assume: This is used in a statement that elaborates on a previous context. For example, we might say "let xx be an real number.... Assume that xx is positive" or "let nn be an integer... assume that nn is even."
https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/483544/difference-i...

See https://www.coursehero.com/file/13397160/HKMO2004heat/ for examples.

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Note added at 5 hrs (2017-08-09 08:19:25 GMT)
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Please disregard "11
down vote
accepted".

Shirley Lao
Taiwan
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