speculate
spec
ˈspɛk
spek
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late
ˌleɪt
leit
British pronunciation
/spˈɛkjʊlˌe‍ɪt/

英語での「speculate」の定義と意味

to speculate
01

推測する, 理論を立てる

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts
Intransitive: to speculate about sth | to speculate on sth
to speculate definition and meaning
example
Observing the unusual behavior, scientists began to speculate about the potential causes of the phenomenon.
異常な行動を観察して、科学者たちはその現象の潜在的な原因について推測し始めた。
02

推測する, 憶測する

to believe or assume something is true based on limited or unclear evidence
Transitive: to speculate that
example
The detective speculated that the suspect might be hiding in the city.
探偵は、容疑者が街に隠れているかもしれないと推測した
03

推測する, 深く考える

to think deeply about something or consider different possibilities
Intransitive: to speculate on a subject
example
Before making a decision, I like to speculate on all the possible outcomes.
決断を下す前に、私はすべての可能な結果について推測するのが好きです。
04

投機する, リスクを取って投資する

to make a risky investment while hoping to profit from it
Intransitive: to speculate in an asset or market
example
He decided to speculate in the stock market, hoping for a big return on his investments.
彼は株式市場で投機することを決め、投資から大きなリターンを期待しました。

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