speculation
英 /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/ 美 /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
- n. 推测；猜测Ideas about something without enough evidence to be certain.
- n. 投机买卖Risky buying and selling intended to produce quick profits.
The empty shop has sparked speculation among our neighbours.
那间空置店铺引发了邻居们的种种猜测。
Property speculation can drive housing prices beyond local incomes, making it harder for young adults to buy homes.
房地产投机可能推动房价涨至当地收入难以负担的水平，使年轻人更难买房。
搭配
pure speculation 纯属猜测fuel speculation 加剧猜测speculation about 关于……的猜测property speculation 房地产投机
辨析提示
猜测内容常接about或that从句；也可指金融投机。
词族
speculate (v.)、speculative (adj.)、speculator (n.)
近义 conjecture、guesswork
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