subjective conjecture; speculate
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to conjecture subjectively; to speculate without evidence
Often implies a lack of objective basis or evidence for the guess. Typically used in formal or written contexts.
Zhè这
zhǐ只
shì是
wǒ我
de的
yì臆
cè测
，
bù不
yī一
dìng定
shì是
shì事
shí实
。
This is just my conjecture, not necessarily the truth.
Bù不
yào要
suí随
yì意
yì臆
cè测
bié别
rén人
de的
xiǎng想
fǎ法
。
Don't speculate about others' thoughts arbitrarily.
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Tā他
de的
jié结
lùn论
shì是
jī基
yú于
yì臆
cè测
，
ér而
fēi非
shù数
jù据
。
His conclusion is based on conjecture, not data.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
háo毫
wú无
gēn根
jù据
de的
yì臆
cè测
zhǐ只
huì会
yǐn引
qǐ起
kǒng恐
huāng慌
。
This kind of groundless speculation will only cause panic.