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speculate 推测
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1. to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often fol. by on, upon, or a clause).
2. to indulge in conjectural thought.
3. to engage in any business transaction involving considerable risk or the chance of large gains, esp. to buy and sell commodities, stocks, etc., in the expectation of a quick or very large profit.
example:
John: What will you do after you graduate?
Mary: I\'m not sure and I don\'t want to speculate.
John: Why not? it\'s fun to speculate about the future
Mary: Not for me.
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Brainy: 聪明的
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intelligent; clever; intellectual.
example: John, the brainiest kid in our class, always gets the highest score on every test.
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