/ˈspekjʊlətɪv/ adj.1.(based on guesswork)推测的;猜测的;推断的
Much of our information is always speculative.我们的许多信息往往都是推断出来的。
The papers ran speculative stories about the mysterious disappearance of Eddie Donagan.各家报纸都刊登了对埃迪•多纳根神秘失踪猜测的报道。
2.(questioning)+ eye, look带着疑问的;揣摩的
His mother regarded him with a speculative eye.他母亲用充满疑惑的目光注视着他。
3.【金融】+ bonds, venture, investment投机(性)的