speculationKK [ˌspɛkjəˈleʃən] ｜ /ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/
GEPT 中高級
B2noun
the act of thinking about something and making guesses about it
In the stock market, there is always a lot of speculation about which company's shares will rise in value.
推測；臆測
B2noun
an investment that has a high risk of losing money, but also a possibility of making a big profit
After hearing rumors of a new technology breakthrough, John decided to engage in speculation by investing a large sum of money in the company. Although there was a high risk of losing it all, there was also a chance of making a significant profit if the speculation paid off.
投機；高風險投資
B2noun
a hypothesis or theory based on guesses or incomplete evidence
In the absence of any official statement, there is speculation about the company's financial situation.
B2noun
a statement of opinion based on incomplete or uncertain information
The journalist's speculation about the upcoming election results caused widespread confusion and anxiety.