hypothesis
n
(pl -ses ) idea or suggestion that is based on known facts and is used as a basis for reasoning or further investigation (根据已知事实提出并有待於进一步论证或研究的)假说, 假设
put sth forward as a hypothesis 提出一种假说
prove/disprove a hypothesis 证明某种假设正确[不正确].
Which speech are you going to listen to this afternoon?
今天下午你准备去听哪个报告?
John
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I am sorry that you have a disagreement with your father. Personally, I think it is important to follow your interests and your abilities, and it sounds as though you have plenty of both of these already.