speculation
/ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌspe-kyə-ˈlā-shən/ (ame, mw)
speculation — 名詞
- speculationsingular
- speculationsplural
1. the forming of ideas or opinions about something when you do not have all the fa
推測；臆測
缺乏事實依據的猜測
the forming of ideas or opinions about something when you do not have all the facts, so that you cannot be certain whether those ideas are correct.
Apinya dismissed the rumours as mere speculation from jealous colleagues.
Apinya 認為那些傳言只是嫉妒的同事們的推測，不予理會。
dismiss [something] as mere speculation
There has been widespread speculation about who will replace the retiring CEO.
外界對於誰會接替即將退休的執行長有諸多臆測。
widespread speculation about [topic]
The newspaper clearly labelled the report as pure speculation, not confirmed news.
該報社明確標註那篇報導純屬臆測，並非經確認的新聞。
Aoi's theory about the ancient building was based on speculation, not on any real evidence.
Aoi 關於那座古建築的理論只是猜測，沒有任何真實證據。
Samir refused to join the speculation over the election results before counting finished.
Samir 在計票完成前拒絕參與有關選舉結果的猜測。
- conjecture
more formal, often used in academic or technical writing
- guess
more casual and less structured; can be a single guess rather than ongoing discussion
- rumour
suggests unverified information being spread; rumour is often about specific claims while speculation is broader
文法句型
speculation about/over + noun
speculation that + clause
be mere/pure speculation
用法筆記
Often used in news and media contexts. Frequently uncountable, but a countable form (speculations) is possible when referring to specific theories or rumours.
常見錯誤
2. when a person or company buys assets, shares, or goods not because they need the
投機
為獲利而承擔高風險的交易
when a person or company buys assets, shares, or goods not because they need them but because they expect the price to rise quickly, accepting a high risk of losing their money.
Land speculation in the suburbs drove prices far beyond what local families could afford.
郊區的土地投機把房價推高到當地家庭根本負擔不起的程度。
land speculation + drove prices up
The billionaire built his fortune through currency speculation in emerging markets.
那位億萬富翁是透過新興市場的貨幣投機累積財富的。
currency speculation in [markets]
After years of risky speculation, João's investment company finally collapsed.
經過多年的高風險投機，João 的投資公司終於倒閉了。
New regulations were brought in to limit speculation on agricultural commodities.
當局制定了新的法規來限制農產品的投機行為。
Evelyn warned her students that short-term speculation is closer to gambling than investing.
Evelyn 告誡她的學生，短線投機與賭博的差別其實不大。
- gambling
stronger negative connotation; emphasises the element of chance over analysis
- trading
broader term; trading can include long-term investing, not just high-risk bets
- risk-taking
general term for any behaviour that involves possible loss, not limited to finance
- investment
typically implies careful analysis and a longer-term outlook rather than quick profit-seeking
- saving
putting money aside safely rather than risking it for potential gain
文法句型
speculation in + noun
speculation on + noun
用法筆記
The countable form (speculations) is used for individual transactions or investment deals. Frequently appears with a modifier naming the market (land speculation, currency speculation, stock-market speculation).