surmise
🇬🇧 UK/'sә:maiz/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To guess or suppose something without firm evidence
推测;猜测
n.
A guess or conjecture based on little or uncertain evidence
推测;猜想
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.reasonable surmise合理的推测
- 2.[correct surmise]正确的猜测
- 3.surmise that推测……
- 4.[mere surmise]纯属猜测
Example Sentences
- 1.
From the empty plates, I surmised that everyone had enjoyed the meal.
- 2.
The detective surmised that the suspect had left town before the crime was reported.
- 3.
It is reasonable to surmise that rising costs will affect consumer behavior.