| 释义 |
spec·u·late /ˈspekjʊleɪt/ vi. | vt.
❶ vi.
1. 思考，思索；沉思默想；玄想；无所事事地回想 (on, upon, about)
Scientists have been speculating on the origin of life. 科学家们一直在思索生命起源。
We had plenty of time to talk and speculate about our future together. 我们有充分时间一起谈论并遐想未来。
2. 推测，猜测，推断 (on, upon, about)
I cannot speculate on their motives for doing this. 我猜不透他们这样干的目的是什么。
It is natural for us to speculate about the reasons for their visits. 我们很自然会揣摸他们来访的目的何在。
3. 投机；做投机买卖
speculate in land 做地产投机买卖
Would he be what he is if he hadn't speculated on the stock exchange? 如果不炒股，他会成为今天这个样子吗?
❷ vt.
1. 推测，推断
The doctor speculated that a virus caused the disease. 医生推测是某种病毒引起了这种疾病。
2. 怀疑；设想
He speculates whether it will rain for his vacation. 他不知道假期里会不会下雨。
3. 在风险企业中投入(资金)
4. 观察(天体、星辰等)
5. 〈废〉思考，考虑；研究
[<L speculārī to spy out<specula watchtower<specere to look at, view] |