每日一词【228】speculation：猜测、推测
时间：2019-01-25 作者：英语课 分类：英语每日一词
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今天我们要学的词是speculation 1。 Speculation是猜测、推测的意思。纽约市长布隆伯格宣布退出共和党，"The move has fueled speculation that he may run as an independent candidate for the U.S. presidency 2 in 2008," 意思说这一举动引起了外界的猜测，怀疑他会以独立候选人的身份参加2008年美国总统大选。
最近有人说，汤姆.克鲁斯的太太凯蒂又怀孕了。"She silenced the speculation by showing off her figure in a swimsuit," 意思是她身穿泳装展示身材，打消了人们的猜测。好，今天我们学习的词是speculation...
n.思索，沉思；猜测；投机
- Her mind is occupied with speculation.她的头脑忙于思考。
- There is widespread speculation that he is going to resign.人们普遍推测他要辞职。
n.总统(校长，总经理)的职位(任期)
- Roosevelt was elected four times to the presidency of the United States.罗斯福连续当选四届美国总统。
- Two candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency.两位候选人最终成为总统职位竞争者。