🇬🇧🇨🇳 speculation - 猜测 : English Lesson

Meaning of "speculation" ("猜测"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Speculation" is a noun that refers to the act of forming ideas or theories about something without having complete evidence or proof. It involves making guesses or assumptions based on limited information.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The speculation about who ate the last cookie ended when crumbs were found on my shirt.

There was wild speculation that my teacher is actually a robot because she never blinks.

There’s speculation that our cat is secretly plotting to take over the world.

There was speculation that our principal is a ninja because no one ever hears him coming.

There’s strong speculation that my baby sister is actually a tiny dictator in disguise.

A small shop window broke. People passed and made speculation. The woman across the road made wild speculation about a thief. A boy made gentle speculation about a bird. A girl made quiet speculation about a cat. The shop owner found a ball, laughed at the silly speculation, and fixed the window.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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