Definitions
v. To give an answer without having enough information to be certain.
猜测；猜中
n. An answer or opinion given without being certain.
猜测；推测
v. To think something is probably true, without being completely sure.
认为；想来
Example
Can you guess what is inside this little box?
你能猜出这个小盒子里装着什么吗？
Without reliable data, researchers can only guess how changes in transport costs will affect household spending.
没有可靠的数据，研究人员只能猜测交通费用变化会如何影响家庭支出。
Collocations
- make a guess
- an educated guess
- guess correctly
Word family
- guesswork (n.)
Synonyms
- estimate
- suppose
Usage tip
I guess偏口语，表示“我想、大概”，语气不确定。
FAQ
- What does guess mean?
- To give an answer without having enough information to be certain. An answer or opinion given without being certain. To think something is probably true, without being completely sure.
- How is guess pronounced?
- UK /ɡes/, US /ɡes/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
