speculate
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/ˈspekjuleɪt/
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/ˈspekjuleɪt/
to guess about something without knowing all the facts
People often speculate about what might happen in the future.
人们常常猜测未来可能发生的事情。
to invest money hoping to make profit, but with risk of loss
Some investors speculate in real estate to try to make money.
一些投资者投机房地产试图赚钱。