conjecturally
conjecturally — 副詞
1. by relying on guesses and impressions rather than on facts that have been proven
推測地
以推測而非確證的方式
by relying on guesses and impressions rather than on facts that have been proven.
The historian could speak only |conjecturally| about the lost city, since no written records survived.
由於沒有書面紀錄流傳下來，這位歷史學家只能推測地描述那座失落古城。
adverb modifying a verb of speaking
Scientists warned that the report's conclusions were reached |conjecturally|, using data from just one season.
科學家警告說，那份報告的結論是推測地得出的，因為只使用了一個季節的數據。
When asked who had written the anonymous letter, Walid shrugged and answered |conjecturally|.
被問到那封匿名信是誰寫的時，Walid 聳聳肩，推測地回答了。
The budget figures were prepared |conjecturally| because no department had submitted firm cost estimates.
這份預算數字是推測地編製的，因為沒有任何部門提交確切的費用估算。
- speculatively
more common in financial or business contexts; implies risk-taking rather than lack of evidence
- hypothetically
implies a structured 'what if' thought experiment rather than a casual guess
- tentatively
focuses on the speaker's uncertainty about being correct, not necessarily on the lack of evidence
- definitively
suggests a conclusion that is final and backed by proof
- empirically
based on observation or experiment rather than guesswork
用法筆記
Common with verbs of speaking or reasoning (speak, answer, conclude, estimate) to emphasise that the statement lacks proof.
conjecturally — 形容詞
- conjecturallypositive
- more conjecturallycomparative
- most conjecturallysuperlative
1. describes a statement, explanation, or idea that is formed by guessing rather th
臆測的
基於猜測而無事實根據的
describes a statement, explanation, or idea that is formed by guessing rather than by using known facts.
The team dismissed the theory as merely |conjectural|, since no experiment had ever supported it.
該團隊認為那個理論純粹是臆測的，因為從來沒有實驗支持過它。
collocation: merely conjectural
Beatrix found the article full of |conjectural| claims about the politician's private life.
Beatrix 發現那篇文章充滿了對那位政治人物私生活的臆測性說法。
collocation: conjectural claims
Without access to the original documents, any explanation of the faded writing is purely |conjectural|.
由於無法取得原始文件，對那些褪色字跡的任何解釋都純屬臆測。
The doctor's diagnosis remained |conjectural| until the lab results arrived the next morning.
直到隔天早上檢驗報告出爐前，醫生所做的診斷仍然只是臆測。
- speculative
more common and slightly less formal; often used in business and journalism
- hypothetical
suggests a deliberate assumption made for the sake of argument, not necessarily a guess
- unsubstantiated
stronger emphasis on the complete absence of supporting evidence
常見錯誤
2. describes a person who often forms opinions or theories based on incomplete info
好臆測的
傾向憑空猜想（指人）
describes a person who often forms opinions or theories based on incomplete information, without waiting for proof.
Aunt Rosa was highly |conjectural| by nature, always inventing dramatic stories about her neighbours.
Rosa 阿姨天生就很好臆測，總是在編造關於鄰居的精采故事。
collocation: highly conjectural + by nature (describing personality)
Aaron's |conjectural| mind led him to unproven theories about the origins of the alphabet.
Aaron 好臆測的頭腦讓他對字母的起源提出了一些未經證實的理論。
The editor warned that a |conjectural| journalist damages the newspaper's reputation for accuracy.
編輯警告說，一個好臆測的記者會損害報紙報導準確的聲譽。
Putri warned that a |conjectural| approach to investing could lead to serious financial losses.
Putri 警告說，以好臆測的方式進行投資可能會導致嚴重的財務損失。
- speculative
can describe a person too, but is broader — 'speculative thinker' implies creativity; 'conjectural thinker' implies guesswork
- inquisitive
positive; driven by curiosity rather than a lack of evidence
- empirical
relies on observation and evidence before forming conclusions
用法筆記
This sense applies to people or their thinking habits. Distinguish from sense 1 (NOT PROVEN), which describes claims or theories, not people.