hypothesis

hypothesis (hI-poth-[schwa]-s[schwa]s).

1. A supposition based on evidence but not proven; a proposed explanation, supported by evidence, that serves as a starting point for investigation.

2. A theory or supposition proposed for the sake of debate.

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译员李明，毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各种与调查和白领犯罪辩护有关的法律文件。