speculate

US /ˈspek.jə.leɪt/
UK /ˈspek.jə.leɪt/
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1.

推测, 猜测

form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence

:
The police refused to speculate about the cause of the fire.
警方拒绝猜测火灾原因。
We can only speculate on the future of the economy.
我们只能推测经济的未来。
2.

投机, 炒作

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

:
He lost a fortune speculating on the stock market.
他因在股市投机而损失了一大笔钱。
Many people speculate in real estate, hoping for quick gains.
许多人投机房地产,希望能快速获利。