每日一词 228 specluation 推测

今天我们要学的词是speculation。 Speculation是猜测、推测的意思。纽约市长布隆伯格宣布退出共和党，"The move has fueled speculation that he may run as an independent candidate for the U.S. presidency in 2008," 意思说这一举动引起了外界的猜测，怀疑他会以独立候选人的身份参加2008年美国总统大选。

最近有人说，汤姆.克鲁斯的太太凯蒂又怀孕了。"She silenced the speculation by showing off her figure in a swimsuit," 意思是她身穿泳装展示身材，打消了人们的猜测。好，今天我们学习的词是speculation...

1 speculation

n.思索，沉思;猜测;投机

参考例句：

Her mind is occupied with speculation.她的头脑忙于思考。

There is widespread speculation that he is going to resign.人们普遍推测他要辞职。

2 presidency

n.总统(校长，总经理)的职位(任期)

参考例句：

Roosevelt was elected four times to the presidency of the United States.罗斯福连续当选四届美国总统。

Two candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency.两位候选人最终成为总统职位竞争者。