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speculating

US /ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪ.tɪŋ/
UK /ˈspɛk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪŋ/

Kata Kerja

1.

berspekulasi, mengagak

forming a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence

Contoh:
We were all speculating about the reasons for her sudden departure.
Kami semua berspekulasi tentang sebab-sebab pemergiannya yang tiba-tiba.
The media is speculating that the prime minister will call an early election.
Media berspekulasi bahawa perdana menteri akan mengadakan pilihan raya awal.
2.

berspekulasi, melabur berisiko

investing in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of making a profit but with the risk of loss

Contoh:
He made his fortune by speculating on the stock market.
Dia memperoleh kekayaannya dengan berspekulasi di pasaran saham.
Many people lost money by speculating in real estate during the boom.
Ramai orang kehilangan wang dengan berspekulasi dalam hartanah semasa ledakan.