late 14c., "contemplative," also "purely scientific, in theory only" (opposed to practical), from Old French speculatif "worth great attention; theoretical," or directly from Late Latin speculativus, from past participle stem of speculari (see speculation). Meaning "given to (financial) speculation" is from 1763. Related: Speculatively.
雙語例句
1. He has written a speculative biography of Christopher Marlowe.
他寫了一篇關(guān)于克里斯托弗·馬洛的推測性傳記。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The papers ran speculative stories about the mysterious disappearance of Eddie Donagan.
各家報紙都刊登了有關(guān)埃迪·多納根神秘失蹤的猜測性報道。
來自柯林斯例句
3. His mother regarded him with a speculative eye.
他的母親用好奇的目光看著他。
來自柯林斯例句
4. She cast a speculative look at Kate.
她帶著疑問的眼神看了凱特一眼。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
5. The boss has put all his money into that speculative enterprise.