Speculation 思索;推测;投机

There was widespread speculation that she was going to resign. 人人纷纷推测她将辞职。

He made his money in property speculation. 他靠地产投机发了财。

Concrete 具体的;混凝土

We should make a concrete analysis of each specific question. 对于每个具体问题要进行具体分析。

The front of the house was faced with concrete. 房屋正面涂着一层混凝土。

Myth 神话;杜撰出来的人和事

Nobody believes in the myth about human beings becoming immortals. 谁也不相信人能成仙的神话。

The story is a pure myth. 这故事纯属虚构。

Rite 仪式

Alexander wore black for the rite. 亚历山大穿黑衣服参加了那个仪式。

Ritual 仪式;典礼

Many of the tribe's customs and rituals are as old as the hills.这部落的许多风俗、仪式都极其古老。(as old as the hills古老)