on spec

副词 adv.
中文释义

英文释义

副词 adv.
  1. In hope of success, using one's best guess. not-comparable
    — I had written him a letter which I had, for want of better Knowledge, sent to where I met him down the Lachlan, years ago, He was shearing when I knew him, so I sent the letter to him, Just on spec, addressed as follows, “Clancy, of The Overflow”.
  2. With the hope of selling it, as opposed to on commission (for hire) or with some other likewise assured outlet for getting paid or reselling. colloquial,not-comparable
    — I'm writing an article on spec. I hope some magazine will buy it.

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Clipping of on speculation.
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