| 单词 | speculate |
| 释义 | speculate —speculate /ˈspek.jʊ.leɪt/ verb [I] (GUESS) ↑Verb Endings for speculate ► C2 to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain: » I don't know why she did it - I'm just speculating.» A spokesperson declined to speculate on the cause of the train crash.» Journalists are speculating about whether interest rates will be cut.» [+ that] The newspapers have speculated that they will get married next year.Thesaurus+: ↑Guessing, supposing and suspecting• • • Extra Examples:» It's useless to speculate without more information.» Royal-watchers have once again been speculating on the health of the princess.» Scientists have speculated about the possibility of parallel universes.verb [I] (TRADE) ↑Verb Endings for speculate ► F0 to buy and sell in the hope that the value of what you buy will increase and that it can then be sold at a higher price in order to make a profit: » He made his money speculating on the London gold and silver markets.» The company has been speculating in property for years.Thesaurus+: ↑Investing money |
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