speculative
投机
definition
adjective
discussion of the question is largely speculative
engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge.
Regulators fear that informal lending is fueling speculative investment in real estate and other sectors.
(of an investment) involving a high risk of loss.
example
First Lord Peter gave him a 'speculative' glance.
Again and again the historian is confronted by absence, gaps and empty spaces which only 'speculative' conjecture can fill.
We sympathise with people who have difficulty finding tenants but 'speculative' building is still a risky business.
He said the financial adviser had told both women he was investing their money wisely, but used it to try to solve his own credit card debts and financial problems, or lost it on 'speculative' ventures.
Interestingly, the current difficulties which the market is experiencing are not deterring developers in Limerick from undertaking 'speculative' schemes.
It was a 'speculative' venture that flopped spectacularly, with the company finally going into liquidation in 1913.
With a smile, Danielle glances at Ian before returning her 'speculative' gaze to Daphne.
This is due to an easing in demand and will lead to a fall in 'speculative' building.
This enabled them to invest in major infrastructure projects as well as more 'speculative' ventures.
Concerns about widespread inaccuracies in online health information are 'speculative' and intuitive rather than based on robust research.
Regulators fear that informal lending is fueling 'speculative' investment in real estate and other sectors.
However, this has not deterred rampant 'speculative' investment, which has worsened energy shortages further.
It is a pity that they should wish to finance this by selling land for 'speculative' building development to the detriment of our environment.
The potential outcome is obviously 'speculative' and up for conjecture, but there is usually evidence to support one side or another.
They equate ‘radical’ with high-risk, ill-conceived, and highly 'speculative' projects.
The small shareholders will be hoping to turn around the fortunes of a 'speculative' investment that so many have come to bitterly regret.
The defendant says the elements of the loss must be established with reasonable certainty, and must not be 'speculative' or conjectural.
For one thing, the increase in 'speculative' buying and more exotic loan packages raise the risk of volatility in the mortgage market if yields turn higher quickly.
She slid a 'speculative' glance at her boyfriend.
After the London Institution he moved into 'speculative' building, progressing from Highbury villas to Bloomsbury and Belgravia.
Much of my book is 'speculative' and meant to be suggestive rather than definitive.
In most cases, this is highly 'speculative' investing, and anyone looking to trade futures should really do his or her homework.
Some of it has to do with 'speculative' investing in those markets, which I never anticipated several years ago would happen.
You too should stick with the well-worn franchise instead of the 'speculative' venture.
The shares closed last week at around $10 and analysts have a 'speculative' buy on the stock due to the high risks associated with the company and a price target of $19.
Such reasons should be empirically based and not just 'speculative' .
He gave Julien a 'speculative' glance and then grinned.
This notion is 'speculative' and demands further research.
Sixth, what on earth are they doing investing in a buyout fund - one of the most 'speculative' punts you can have on the financial markets?
He knew his tacit non-response would prompt all sorts of 'speculative' conjecture.
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