每日一詞 228 specluation 推測

今天我們要學(xué)的詞是speculation。 Speculation是猜測、推測的意思。紐約市長布隆伯格宣布退出共和黨，"The move has fueled speculation that he may run as an independent candidate for the U.S. presidency in 2008," 意思說這一舉動引起了外界的猜測，懷疑他會以獨立候選人的身份參加2008年美國總統(tǒng)大選。

最近有人說，湯姆.克魯斯的太太凱蒂又懷孕了。"She silenced the speculation by showing off her figure in a swimsuit," 意思是她身穿泳裝展示身材，打消了人們的猜測。好，今天我們學(xué)習(xí)的詞是speculation...

1 speculation

n.思索，沉思;猜測;投機(jī)

參考例句：

Her mind is occupied with speculation.她的頭腦忙于思考。

There is widespread speculation that he is going to resign.人們普遍推測他要辭職。

2 presidency

n.總統(tǒng)(校長，總經(jīng)理)的職位(任期)

參考例句：

Roosevelt was elected four times to the presidency of the United States.羅斯福連續(xù)當(dāng)選四屆美國總統(tǒng)。

Two candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency.兩位候選人最終成為總統(tǒng)職位競爭者。