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hypothesize

/haɪˈpɑːθəˌsaɪz/ American
  • v. 假设, 假定
Definition
  • v. to suggest an idea as a starting point for reasoning, without proof
Example
Scientists hypothesize that the disease spreads through contaminated water.
科学家推测这种疾病是通过受污染的水传播的。