assume这里意为“开始从事; 承担; 担任”,例如:
He assumes his new responsibilities next month. 他下月承担新任务.
The problem is beginning to assume massive proportions. 问题越来越大了.
2)He came away with 30 percent of the vote. 他获得了30%的投票。
come away with sth是常用短语,意为“(带着某种感觉﹑印象等)离开某地”,例如:
We came away with the distinct impression that all was not well with their marriage.
我们离去时有一种清楚的印象: 他们的婚姻并非十分美满.