speculatively
US /ˈspek.jə.lə.t̬ɪv.li/
UK /ˈspek.jə.lə.t̬ɪv.li/
1.
推测地, 猜测地
in a way that involves forming theories or conjectures without firm evidence
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He spoke speculatively about the future of the company.
他推测性地谈论了公司的未来。
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The scientist speculatively proposed a new theory.
这位科学家推测性地提出了一个新理论。
2.
投机性地, 冒险地
in a way that involves high risk of loss but also the possibility of considerable profit
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He invested speculatively in the volatile stock market.
他投机性地投资于波动的股市。
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The company acquired the land speculatively, hoping for future development.
该公司投机性地收购了这块土地，希望能有未来的发展。