speculation
noun
UK/ˌspek.jəˈleɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌspek.jəˈleɪ.ʃᵊn/
Definitions of speculation noun
thought(想法)
- C1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The act of forming opinions or guesses about something without sufficient evidence or knowledge.
猜測；推測；臆測
The rumors about their upcoming marriage were dismissed as mere speculation.
關於他們即將結婚的傳言被認為只是猜測。
There is a lot of speculation surrounding his future plans.
關於他未來的計劃有很多猜測。
Speculation about the company's restructuring is rampant.
關於公司重組的猜測四處流傳。
finance(金融)
- Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The practice of engaging in risky financial transactions with the aim of making a quick or large profit.
投機；投機買賣
His investment strategy is largely based on high-risk speculation.
他的投資策略主要是基於高風險的投機。
Speculation in the real estate market led to a sharp rise in prices.
房地產市場的投機行為導致價格急劇上漲。
The government is trying to curb speculation in the currency market.
政府正試圖遏制外匯市場的投機行為。