conjecture

1. N-VAR A conjecture is a conclusion that is based on information that is not certain or complete. 推測[正式]

That was a conjecture, not a fact. 那是個推測，不是事實。

There are several conjectures. 有幾種推測。

2. V-T/V-I When you conjecture, you form an opinion or reach a conclusion on the basis of information that is not certain or complete. 推測[正式]

He conjectured that some individuals may be able to detect major calamities. 他推測有些人也許能察覺到重大災(zāi)難。