What does surmise mean?

Form an opinion using limited evidence An opinion formed without enough evidence to be certain

How is surmise pronounced?

UK /səˈmaɪz/, US /sərˈmaɪz/.

/səˈmaɪz/ · /sərˈmaɪz/

CEFR level C2Topic ThinkingWord #7042 in the learning path

推测；猜想

v. Form an opinion using limited evidence

推测；猜想

n. An opinion formed without enough evidence to be certain

推测；猜想

Seeing wet umbrellas, I surmised that it was raining.

看到湿漉漉的雨伞，我猜外面正在下雨。

Researchers surmise that flexible schedules improve employee wellbeing, although stronger evidence is needed to confirm this.

研究人员推测弹性工作时间能改善员工身心状况，但仍需更有力的证据加以确认。

较正式，强调证据不足；动词常接that从句。

What does surmise mean?: Form an opinion using limited evidence An opinion formed without enough evidence to be certain
How is surmise pronounced?: UK /səˈmaɪz/, US /sərˈmaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.